福师12秋《大学英语(2)》练习题

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福师12秋《大学英语（2）》练习题

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一、阅读：

( 1 )

Weddings ceremonies in the United States vary as much as the people do. But many weddings, no matter where or how they are performed, include certain traditional customs. For instance, the bride and groom often exchange rings at the ceremony. The rings are usually worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, and are exchanged in the middle of the ceremony. Today, the ring shows the couple’s love for one another.

After the ceremony, the couple is often showered with handfuls of uncooked rice by friends and family. Rice, as we know, shows productivity and harvest. And then, there is often a party, where the food is so plentiful that it almost takes the attention away from the people. Soon the bride stands in the center of the room, often on a chair, and throws her flowers to the unmarried women at the party. Tradition says that whoever catches the flowers will be the next bride. Some women eagerly try to catch the flower; others shy away.

And then it is time for the bride and groom to set off the tradition of a honeymoon, a trip after the wedding. The trip nowadays varies greatly by wealth, time and preference. Sometimes the couple will spend a single night at a nearby hotel; or they may spend two weeks at a faraway foreign city as well. 1. According to the passage, _____________.

A. American wedding ceremonies are somewhat traditional B. American wedding ceremonies provide a lot of flowers C. American wedding ceremonies are preferable D. American wedding ceremonies are magnificent

2. According to the passage, what does the sentence “no matter where or how they are performed” (Para. 1) really mean?

A. The wedding ceremonies may be held everywhere. B. The wedding ceremonies may be held at any time.

C. The wedding ceremonies may be held in different ways and places. D. The wedding ceremonies may be held in any way. 3. The word “showered” (in Para. 2) probably means _______. A. dressed B. scattered C. provided D. touched 4. From the passage, we can safely conclude that ______. A. American couples hold traditional wedding ceremonies.

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B. American couples hold fashionable wedding ceremonies. C. American couples go on expensive honeymoon trips. D. American couples exchange rings after the honeymoon. 5. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. Weddings in North America B. Weddings in America C. Wedding Ceremonies D. Wedding Traditions 参考答案：ACBAA

( 2 )

Dream is a story that a person “watches” or even takes part in during sleep. Dream events are imaginary, but they are related to real experiences and needs in the dreamer’s life. They seem real while they are taking place. Some dreams are pleasant, others are annoying, and still others are frightening.

Everyone dreams, but some persons never recall dreaming. Others remember only a little about a dream they had just before awakening and nothing about earlier dreams. No one recalls all his dreams.

Dreams involve little logical thought. In most dreams, the dreamer cannot control what happens to him. The story may be confusing, and things happen that would not happen in real life. People see in most dreams, but they may also hear, smell, touch, and taste in their dreams. Most dreams occur in color, but persons who have been blind since birth do not see at all in dreams.

Dreams are a product of the sleeper’s mind. They include events and feelings that he has experienced. Most dreams are related to events of the day before the dream and strong wishes of the dreamer. Many minor incidents of the hours before sleep appear in dreams. Few events more than two days old turn up. Deep wishes or fears——especially those held since childhood——often appear in dreams, and many dreams fulfill such wishes. Events in the sleeper’s surrounding——a loud noise, for example, may become part of a dream, but they do not cause dreams.

Some dreams involve deep feelings that a person may not realize he has. Psychiatrists(精神病医生) often use material from a patient’s dreams to help the person understand himself better.

Dreaming may help maintain good learning ability, memory, and emotional adjustment. People who get plenty of sleep——but are awakened each time they begin to dream——become anxious and restless.

1. This passage is mainly about _________. A. why we dream during sleep B. how we dream during sleep C. what dreams are

D. what benefits dreams bring to people

2. According to the passage, dreams result from ______. A. the sleeper’s wishes B. the sleeper’s imagination C. the sleeper’s feeling D. the sleeper’s own mind

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3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Dream is a confusing story which involves little logic thought B. Dream is related to the dreamer’s real life.

C. Dream is an imaginary store which seems real while taking place. D. Dream involves events that always happen in real life. 4. This passage suggests that psychiatrists are _________. A. trying to help the dreamer recall his earlier dreams B. trying to make the sleeper dream logically C. studying the benefits of dreams D. helping the sleeper fulfill his dream

5. We may infer from the passage that dreaming _______. A. is beneficial to people B. disturbs people’s life C. makes people always restless D. deprives people of good sleep

参考答案：CDDCA

(3)

The fridge is considered a necessity. It has been so since the 1960s when packaged food first appeared with the label: “store in the refrigerator”.

In my fridgeless Fifties childhood, I was fed well and healthily. The milkman came daily, the grocer, the butcher, the baker, and the ice-cream man delivered two or three times a week. The Sunday meat would last until Wednesday and surplus(剩余的) bread and milk became all kinds of cakes. Nothing was wasted, and we were never troubled by rotten food. Thirty years on, food deliveries have ceased; fresh vegetables are almost unobtainable in the country.

The invention of the fridge contributed comparatively little to the art of food preservation. A vast way of well-tried techniques already existed — natural cooling, drying, smoking, salting, sugaring, bottling ...

What refrigeration did promote was marketing — marketing hardware and electricity, marketing soft drinks, marketing dead bodies of animals around the globe in search of a good price.

Consequently, most of the world’s fridges are to be found, not in the tropics where they might prove useful, but in the wealthy countries with mild temperatures where they are climatically almost unnecessary. Every winter, millions of fridges hum away(不断地嗡嗡作响) continuously, and at vast expense, busily maintain an artificially-cooled space inside and artificially-heated house — while outside, nature provides the desired temperature free of charge.

The fridge’s effect upon the environment has been evident, while its contribution to human happiness has been insignificant. If you don’t believe me, try it yourself, invest in a food cabinet（橱柜） and turn off your fridge next winter. You may miss the hamburgers, but at least you’ll get rid of that

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terrible hum.

11. The statement “In my fridgeless Fifties childhood, I was fed well and healthily.” (Para.2) suggest that _______.

A. the author was well-fed and healthy even without a fridge in his fifties B. the author was not accustomed to using fridges even in his fifties C. there was no fridge in the author’s home in the 1950s D. the fridge was in its early stage of development in the 1950s

12. Why does the author say that nothing was wasted before the invention of fridges? A. People would not buy more food than was necessary. B. Food was delivered to people two or three times a week. C. Food was sold fresh and did not get rotten easily. D. People had effective ways to preserve their food.

13. Who benefited the least from fridges according to the author? A. Inventors. B. Consumers.

C. Manufacturers. D. Traveling salesmen（巡回推销员）.

14. Which of the following phrases in Para.5 indicates the fridge’s negative effect on the environment? A. “Hum away continuously”. B. “Climatically almost unnecessary”. C. “Artificially-cooled space”. D. “With mild temperatures”. 15. What is the author’s overall attitude toward fridges?

A. Neutral. B. Critical. C. Objective. D. Compromising. 参考答案：CDBAB

( 4)

On September 11, it seemed like New York and the people who lived there had changed forever. These days, however, it’s become obvious that, at least in one way, New Yorkers haven’t changed at all.

New Yorkers are famous for not agreeing on anything. Arguments, both good-natured and not, erupt(爆发) daily on everything from politics to food, world events to the price of vegetables. However, for a brief moment, a half-dozen architectural models managed to unite New York public opinion. The models were of proposed designs of buildings to replace the fallen World Trade Centre, and the overwhelming reaction was: “They stink” (糟透了).

Soon after the September 11 attack, the property’s owners had considered the idea of rebuilding the towers exactly as they had stood there. But critics pointed that the original designs were rather dull and their size made them impersonal and intimidating(令人畏惧的). Instead, they recommended a collection of smaller buildings including office space, retail stores and restaurants, and a memorial to the buildings and the people who died in them.

The public reaction to the models was almost completely negative, but that’s where the agreement

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ended. Some thought the new designs were too big, while others felt they weren’t big enough. Some complained they were too impersonal and didn’t reflect the humanity of the people who had died, while others said they weren’t impressive enough. Some suggested a more modern exterior, while some said it was already too modern and should have a more traditional look. With these ongoing disagreements, it’s likely that the reconstruction will take longer than expected. 1. What is mainly discussed in this passage?

A. The debate on how to design buildings to replace the World Trade Centre is endless. B. Proposed models have been accepted after heated arguments.

C. New Yorkers are well known for debating daily on various kinds of issues. D. More people agree to rebuild the towers exactly as they had stood before. 2. What can we learn about New Yorkers according to this passage? A. New Yorkers are very impersonal.

B. New Yorkers have changed their life style after the September 11 attack. C. New Yorkers managed to unite public opinions.

D. New Yorkers like to argue with each other for everything.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage? A. Someone suggested that the new building should have a more traditional look. B. Someone suggested that the new building should include a memorial. C. People’s reaction to the models was positive. D. Some thought the new designs were too big.

4. The reconstruction will take longer time because _______. A. designers have not made models B. people have not reached an agreement

C. it is dangerous to construct high buildings in New York D. the property owners are afraid that companies will not move in 5. The word “exterior（Para.4）” is closest in meaning to _______. A. entrance B. design C. appearance D. materials 参考答案：ABCBC

( 5)

A “typical” British family used to consist of mother, father, and two children, but in recent years there have been many changes in society. For example, since the law made it easier to get a divorce. This means that there are a lot of one-parent families. Society is now more tolerant than is used to be of unmarried people, unmarried couples and single parents.

Another change has been caused by the fact that people are living longer nowadays, and many old people live alone following the death of their parents. As a result of these changes in the pattern of people’s lives, there are many households which consist of only one parent or one parent and children.

You might think that marriage and the family are not so popular as they once were. However, the

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majority of divorced people marry again, and they sometimes take responsibility for a second family.

Members of a family—grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins—keep in touch, but they see less of each other than they used to. This is because people often move away from their hometown to work, and so the family become scattered. Christmas is the traditional season for reunions. Although the family group is smaller nowadays than it used to be, relatives often travel many miles in order to spend the holiday together.

In general, each generation is keen to become independent of parents in establishing its own family unit, and this fact can lead to social as well as geographical differences within the larger family group. 6. This passage is mainly about ______.

A. changes in family life in Britain B. the British way of life C. one-parent families in Britain D. the high divorce rate in Britain 7. There are a lot of one-parent families in Britain because ______. A. one of the couples dies earlier B. people live longer than before

C. there are so many unmarried couples D. the number of divorce has gone up

8. What is the result of changes in British families? A. Families are smaller than before B. Family members are lonelier than before C. Families are not as popular as before

D. Family members don’t keep in touch with each other 9. Why does the author mention Christmas? A. Because it is a good time for traveling.

B. Because it is a chance for family members to get together. C. Because it is a traditional festival in Britain. D. Because it is the best time to get married.

10. What does the author mean by saying “geographical differences” in the last paragraph? A. The family members can hardly share anything common. B. The family members can see each other at Christmas. C. The family members live in different places. D. The family members keep on moving. 参考答案：ADABC

( 6)

To understand how Americans think about things，it is necessary to understand “the point”. Americans mention it often：“Let’s get right to the point”，“My point is ... ”，“What’s the point of all this?”

The “point” is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose is，or should be，at the

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center of people’s thinking，writing，and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to “make their points clear”， meaning that they are supposed to write clearly the idea or piece of information they wish to express.

People from many other cultures have different ideas about “the point”. Africans traditionally tell stories that express the thoughts they have in mind，rather than stating “the point” clearly. Japanese traditionally speak indirectly，leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus，while an American might say to a friend，“I don’t think that coat goes very well with the rest of your outfit”， a Japanese might say，“Maybe this other coat would look even better than the one you have on.” Americans value a person who “gets right to the point”. Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude.

The Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with “the point” cannot be achieved，at least not with any grace，in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning and expressing their ideas if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.

11. By “the point”，Americans mean_____. A. the idea or information in their mind B. the most important idea or information C. what they think，write and speak D. what they wish to express

12. Compared with people from many other cultures，Americans are_____. A. direct and honest B. clear and talkative C. impolite and rude D. traditional and silent 13. A typical American seems to be_____ to a typical Japanese. A. sensitive and rude B. insensitive but not rude C. sensitive instead of rude D. insensitive and even rude 14. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. You are expected to state your idea clearly when speaking to an American. B. Telling stories to express their ideas is a traditional way of Africans. C. Japanese often imply their disapproval with polite words.

D. Chinese and Japanese languages are hard to understand because they are not clear. 15. A conclusion can be made that_____.

A. Americans and Africans cannot communicate satisfactorily B. Africans and Japanese cannot communicate satisfactorily

C. Misunderstanding may arise when Americans communicate with Chinese D. Chinese and Japanese will certainly get on well with each other 参考答案：BADDC

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二、语法与词汇：

1. He told me how he had given me shelter and food without which I_____ of hunger. A. would have died B. would die C. would be died D. will die 2. If only the committee___ the regulations and put them into effect as soon as possible. A. approve

B. would approve C. can approve D. sill approve

B. must be collected D. can be collected

3. It is vital that enough money_____ to fund the subject.

A. be collected C. is collected

4. The more he tried to help her, _______ she seemed to appreciate it. A. less B. the less C. the least D. the lesser 5. Frank plays ________ Alex.

A. a lot more better than B. a lot better than

C. much more better than D. much more well than 6. It makes no difference to me ______ he will come or not.

A. how B. why C. when D. whether 7. ______is unknown to me.

A. Where he is B. Where is he C. He is where D. Is he where 8. The question________ finally，we went home. A. to be settled

B. settling C. having settled

D. settled

9. ________，they made their way through the street. A. He guided With his guiding C. He is guiding 10. I can’t do my homework with all this noise________. A. is going on

B. to go on C. gone on

D. going on

11. Copper as well as most metals ________.

A. is a good conductor B. is a good insulator C. are good conductors D. are good insulators 12. There used to be some trees by the lake, ______?

A. was there B. were there C. weren’t there D. wasn’t there 13. War and peace _____ a constant theme in the history of the world. A. is B. are C. have been D. has been

14. I have not found my book yet. In fact，I’m not sure ______I could have done with it. A. if B. whether C. how D. what 15. The reason I plan to go is ______ if I don’t.

A. because she will be unhappy B. that she will be unhappy C. what she will be unhappy D. for she will be unhappy

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参考答案：ABABB DADBD ACADB

1. All things________，the planned trip will have to be called off.

A. considering B. be considered C. considered D. having considered 2. The speech________，a lively discussion started.

A. to be delivered B. was delivered

C. be delivered D. having been delivered 3. The temperature________，the chemical reaction is being speeded up. A. raised B. being risen C. rising D. raising 4. The country is faced with great problems，starvation________ the top of them. A. has been B. is C. being D. is being 5. That tree looked as if it______ for a long time.

A. hasn’t watered

B. hadn’t been watered

C. didn’t water D. wasn’t watered

6. The young driver looked over the engine carefully lest it______ on the way. A. goes wrong

B. should go wrong

C. went wrong D. would go wrong

7. I’d rather you______ make any comment on the issue for the time being. A. don’t

B. wouldn’t C. shouldn’t

D. didn’t

8. I wish I______ longer this morning，but I had to get up and come to class.

A. could have slept B. slept C. might have slept D. have slept 9. ______we need more practice is quite clear. A. What B. That C. Which D. When 10. ______you don’t like him is none of my business. A. What B. Who C. That D. Whether

11. ______ is a fact that English is accepted as an international language. A. What B. This C. That D. It 12.Never hesitate to ask about ______.

A. that you don’t understand B. what you don’t understand C. which you don’t understand D. what don’t you understand

13.I have no idea ______ they have kept in touch with me by e-mail since last year. A. what B. how C. that D. when 14. Is this museum ______ you visited a few days ago? A. where B. that C. on which D. the one

15. She is waiting for the doctor ______ I know will not come.

A. whom B. who C. Which D. that

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参考答案： CDCCB BDABC DBCDB

1. Her children________ far away from her，the old lady feels lonely sometimes. A. to live

B. living C. lived

D. having lived

2. The village ______ my mother grew up in is not far from the city.

A. what B. where C. which D. wherever 3.The reason I plan to go is ______ if I don’t.

A. because she will be unhappy B. that she will be unhappy C. what she will be unhappy D. for she will be unhappy 4. The higher the standard of living, ______ . A. the greater is the amount of paper is used B. the greater amount of paper is used C. the amount of paper is used is greater D. the greater the amount of paper is used

5. The water gives up energy and becomes cooler ______ the ice receives energy and melts.

A. when B. while C. for D. because 6. ______we need more practice is quite clear. A. What B. That C. Which D. When

7. The company official ______ I thought would be fired received a raise.

A. whom B. whoever C. who D. which 8. I think English is ________ than Japanese.

A. much important B. important C. much more important D. more much important 9. Of the two cups, he bought ________ one.

A. the smaller B. the smallest C. small D. smaller 10. I can’t do my homework with all this noise________. A. is going on

B. to go on C. gone on

D. going on

11.This is ______ I want to tell you.

A. it B. that C. which D. what

12.I have no idea ______ they have kept in touch with me by e-mail since last year. A. what B. how C. that D. when 13. That tree looked as if it______ for a long time.

A. hasn’t watered C. didn’t water A. goes wrong

B. hadn’t been watered D. wasn’t watered B. should go wrong

14. The young driver looked over the engine carefully lest it______ on the way.

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C. went wrong D. would go wrong

15. Frank plays ________ Alex.

A. a lot more better than B. a lot better than

C. much more better than D. much more well than 参考答案：BCBDB BCCAD DCBBB

三、交际用语(针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。)

1. — You’d better take the umbrella with you. It looks like it’s going to rain.

— ____________________________. A. It’s hard to believe.

B. You may be right. Thank you for reminding me. C. It’s quite unusual. D. I think you are too sensitive.

2. — There’s a big party at the students’ center tonight. Are you going with us?

— _____________________________. A. It’s none of my business.

B. I’d love to，but I have to catch up with my maths assignment.

C. I’ve never had the chance to go there. D. It’s beyond my expectation. 3. — So, what do you think of the dress? It’s in your price range.

— ___________________.

A. Well, I’m afraid I can’t afford it. B. Sorry, I don’t want to buy any dress. C. Sorry. Can you buy it yourself?

D. Well, it’s a bit off but it certainly looks nice.

4. — Can you tell something about your life in London for the past six months?

— ___________________.

A. Sorry. I can’t. B. Why do you ask such a question?

C. Certainly. I’ll tell you. D. Sorry. I don’t want to talk with you. 5. — Do you think this is a nice place? —________________________.

A. That’s right. B. You’re right. C. No, it’s not here. D. Yes, I think so.

参考答案：BBDCD

1. — The movie last night was really interesting.

— ____________________________.

A. But it was difficult to understand. B. I went to the movie，too.

C. I couldn’t agree with you more. D. It sounds good.

2. — Do you know John’s new address? Here’s his mail and I want to send it to him.

— ___________________.

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A. Sorry, I don’t think I will do this. B. Well, we used to be roommates. C. Well, we will never meet again.

D. Sorry, we didn’t get along before he moved. 3. — I’d like to talk to Professor Li, please. — ___________________. A. Oh, you have bad luck.

B. He’s stepped out of the office for a little while. C. I’m sorry that it’s too late.

D. Who are you, please?

4. — Mary, are you and your husband busy this weekend? — ________________________.

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. 5. — How many students do you teach? — ________________________.

A. Quite a bit. B. More boys than girls. C. About 50. D. Three classes. 参考答案：CDBBC

1. — Can you tell something about your life in London for the past six months?

— ___________________.

A. Sorry. I can’t. B. Why do you ask such a question? C. Certainly. I’ll tell you. D. Sorry. I don’t want to talk with you. 2. — Why are you interested in working for our company?

— ___________________.

A. Because I need to support my family. B. Because your company has a good reputation. C. Because I just graduated from university. D. Because you can give me a high salary.

3. — I wonder if Julie will arrive at five thirty as she said this morning.

— ________________________. A. I think so. C. I don’t know.

B. She will be late.

D. Don’t worry. She always keeps her word.

4. — Mary，I heard you went skiing with your friends. What happened?

— ___________________________. A. Well，I never learned skiing. C. Well，it’s difficult to imagine.

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D. Nothing serious. 5. — How’s your mother doing? —________________________.

A. She is very kind. B. She is very well.

C. She is not very old. D. She is doing shopping now.

参考答案：CBDBB

四．英译汉：

1. The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind. In the front of the book，he discovered the previous owner’s name，Miss Hollis Maynell（霍利斯·梅纳尔小姐）. With time and effort he located her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The next day he was shipped overseas for service in World War II.

参考课本第六课课文译文

纤细的字体反映出标记者是一个考虑问题周到、头脑敏锐的人。在书的前面，他发现了前一个读者的名字——霍利斯?梅纳尔小姐。花了一定的时间和努力后，他找到了她的地址。她在纽约市。他给她写了一封信，介绍了自己，并希望她回信。第二天他即被派往海外投身第二次世界大战。

2. Life in many other areas of the world tends to move at a different pace and value different ideals than in your own culture. Savor the chance to get away from the familiar and learn from people that have an entirely different background and preconceptions. Keep in mind that everyone has preconceptions. We just usually do not think about them since they inform and guide us all the time without us consciously referencing them. 参考课文第七课课文译文

与本国文化相比，世界上许多其他地区的生活节奏往往不尽相同，所持的观念也大相径庭。充分享受这个机会吧, 远离熟悉的文化，并了解完全拥有不同背景和观念的群体。记住任何人都会有偏见。只是我们通常不会去想这些观点，因为我们会毫无意识地提及这些观点，却意识不到这些观点一直在我们眼前引导着我们。

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