2005-2006-1学期大学英语A3(新视野)期末试题A卷

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2005-2006-1学期大学英语A3(新视野)期末试题A卷

Part ⅠListening Comprehension （20%）

Section A Short Conversations

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

1. A. 15 minutes B. 35minutes C. 20 minutes D. 25minutes

2. A. She reads books. C. She works in the garden.

B. She goes to the park. D. She watches TV.

3. A. Stephen C. Stephen’s father.

B. Stephen’s wife. D. Stephen’s father-in-law.

4. A. Rice should be served with the chicken.

B. The dishes here are never salty.

C. Both the chicken dish and the salad taste salty.

D. There really is chicken in the salad.

5. A. She’s putting it in her house. C. Ken is taking it on vacation.

B. It will accompany her. D. It will be staying with Ken.

6. A. Attend the party. C. Listen to the concert.

B. Go to the post office. D. Meet his wife.

7. A. She found it boring. C. She found it informative.

B. She found it interesting. D. She found it too long.

8. A. That they’re not very smart.

B. That they’ll become clever.

C. That they’re clever.

D. That people working in an office needn’t be smart.

9. (A) No one believes she won the first prize.

(B) It isn’t true that she won the first prize.

(D) She won the first prize as she expected.

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10. (A) Go to the beach with her friends.

(B) See the headmaster after class.

(D) Put off her meeting with the headmaster.

Section B

Directions: Listen to the following two passages. Each passage is followed by five questions. After you hear the question, there’ll be a break of 10 seconds. During the break, you’ll read the four choices marked (A), (B), (C) and (D), and choose the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

Passage 1

Questions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. (A) Tennis.

(B) Golf.

(D) Swimming.

12. (A) There are shouts and cheers during the play.

(B) Winners can get a lot of money.

(D) Local TV stations broadcast the games live.

13. (A) They call out the names of players in their cheers.

(B) They jump up and down and shout for their team.

(D) They come from a special club.

14. (A) By standing up and showing respect to the flag.

(B) By reciting school regulations.

(D) By cleaning the American flag in their classrooms.

15. (A) The United States and its history.

(B) The United States and its power.

(D) The United States and its freedoms.

Passage 2

Questions 16 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16.(A) Because the bills stick together easily.

(B) Because the design of the bills is similar.

(D) Because the figure on the bills is difficult to distinguish.

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17. (A) Silver.

(B) Copper.

(D) Iron.

18. (A) One cent or a penny.

(B) A ten cents coin.

(D) Twenty cents or a quarter.

19. (A) One cent or a penny.

(B) A ten cents coin.

(D) Twenty-five cents or a quarter.

20. (A) Six, $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.

(B) Five, $1, $5, $10, $50 and $100.

(D) Three, $5, $10 and $100.

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension ( 40%)

Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

 A scientist who does research in economic psychology and who wants to predict the way in which consumers will spend their money must study consumer behavior. He must obtain data both on resources of consumers and on the motives that tend to encourage or discourage money spending.

If an economist was asked which of the three groups borrow most—people with rising incomes, stable incomes, or declining incomes—he would probably answer: those with declining incomes. Actually, in the years 1947—1950, the answer was: people with rising incomes. People with declining incomes were next and people with stable incomes borrowed the least. This shows us that traditional assumptions about earning and spending are not always reliable. Another traditional assumption is that if people who have money expect prices to go up, they will hasten to buy. If they expect prices to go down, they will postpone buying. But research surveys have shown that this is not always true. The expectations of price increase may not stimulate buying. One typical attitude was expressed by the wife of a mechanic in an interview at a time of rising prices. “In a few months,” she said, “we’ll have to pay more for meat and milk; we’ll have less to spend

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on other things.” Her family had been planning to buy a new car but they postponed this purchase. Furthermore, the rise in prices that has already taken place may be resented and buyer’s resistance may be evoked.

The investigations mentioned above were carried out in America. Investigations conducted at the same time in Great Britain, however, yielded results that were more in agreement with traditional assumptions about saving and spending patterns. The condition most conductive to spending appears to be price stability. If prices have been stable and people consider that they are reasonable, they are likely to buy. Thus, it appears that the common business policy of maintaining stable prices is based on a correct understanding of consumer psychology.

21.If a scientist wants to study consumer behavior, what must he do?

 A) He must predict the way in which consumers will spend their money.

 B) He must do scientific research.

 C) He must know background of customers.

 D) He must do research and learn the resources and motives of customers.

22.Which of the following groups borrow money most according to traditional assumption?  A) People with rising incomes.

 B) People with stable incomes.

 C) People with declining incomes.

 D) None of the above.

23.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

 A) Traditional assumptions about earning and spending are not always reliable.

 B) The condition that most helps to produce spending appears to be price rising.

 C) Maintaining stable prices is a common business policy.

 D) The results of the investigation in America were not the same as those in Great Britain. 24.The research survey in America has shown that when the prices rise, ____.

 A) people will hasten to buy

 B) people will stop buying

 C) people will postpone their purchase

 D) people will buy more than they can use

25.The saving and spending patterns in America are ____ those at the same time in Britain.  A) different from

 B) much better than

C) the same as

D) much worse than

Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money, but most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got

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that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” “And Paul — why didn't I pick up that he was friendly just because I had a car?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it's too late.

Why do we go wrong about our friends — or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don't really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You're a lucky dog.” Is he really on your side? If he says, “You're a lucky guy” or “You're a lucky gal,” that's being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There's a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn't see it himself. But bringing in the “ dog” bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn't think you deserve your luck. “Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for” is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in this phrase is the thought that your problem isn't important. It's telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven't got a date for Saturday night.

How can you tell the real meaning behind someone's words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says square with the tone of voice? His posture? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake.

 26.When the writer recalls the things that happened between him and his friends, he ____.  A) feels happy, thinking of how nice his friends were to him

B) feels he may not have “read” his friends' true feelings correctly

C) thinks it was a mistake to view Jim as a friend

D) is sorry that his friends let him down

 27.By saying “You're a lucky dog.”, the speaker ____.

 A) is just being friendly

B) expresses the same meaning as “You're a lucky guy.” or“ You are a lucky gal.”

C) is humorous to apply the word “dog” to people

D) has a hidden jealous feeling behind the words

 28.In listening to a person, the important thing is ____.

 A) to notice his tone, his posture, and the look in his eye

B) to listen to how he pronounces his words

C) to check his words against his manner, his tone of voice, and his posture

D) not to believe what he says

 29.If you followed the advice of the writer, you would ____.

 A) weigh carefully what people say to determine their real meaning

B) get along well with people

C) trust what other people say

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D) have no doubts about our friends

30.This passage tries to tell you how to ____.

 A) avoid mistakes about both money and people

B) say things elegantly

C) avoid mistakes in understanding what people tell you

D) keep people friendly without trusting them

Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

No one expressed this attitude more strongly than Noah Webster (1758----1843).

Born near Nartford, Connecticut, he received his education at Yale College and later began to practise law. But business in this profession was slow, and he was forced to turn to teaching. As a teacher, he soon discovered that the English school books then in use were unsatisfactory, and the American Revolution reduced the supply of such books as there were. Webster therefore began to work on three simple books on English, a spelling book, a grammar, and a reader, and these were the first books of their kind to be published in this country. The success of the first part was surprisingly great. It was soon issued again under the title THE AMERICAN SPELLING BOOK, and in this form about 80 million copies were sold during the next hundred years. From a profit of less than one cent a copy, Webster got most of his income for the rest of his life. Not only did the little book have great influence on many generations of school children, but it also had the effect or turning its author's attention to questions of language.

In 1806 he produced a small dictionary, and this was followed by his greatest work, AN AMERICAN DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, published in two volumes in1828. In both of these works and in many smaller writings he had one purpose: to show that the English language in his country was a truly American thing, developing in its own special way and deserving to be considered from an independent, American point of view. As he himself wrote,“ It is not only important, but in a degree necessary, that the people of this country should have an AMERICAN DICTIONARY of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England…some differences exist…. No person in this country will be satisfied with the English definitions of the words congress, senate, assembly, court, and so forth, for although these are words used in England, yet they are applied in this country to express ideas which they do not express in that country.” By giving American meanings and American pronunciation, by adopting a number of American spellings, and especially by introducing quotations from American authors beside those from English literature, he was able, to a great extent, to justify the title of his work.

If, after a hundred years, some people still doubt the existence of a separate American language, his efforts, nevertheless, have left a lasting mark on the language of his country.

 31.Webster first tried to earn his living in the field of ____.

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 A) education C) law

B) journalism D) medicine

 32.Webster earned most of his money from the sale of his ____.

 A) dictionary of 1828 C) grammar

B) spelling book D) reader

 33.Apparently Webster published his first books while he was a ____.

 A) teacher C) lawyer

B) student D) doctor

 34.This article could be entitled ____.

 A) Noah Webster and American English Spelling

B) Noah Webster, the author of An American Dictionary of the English Language

C) Noah Webster

D) Noah Webster and American English Grammar

35.According to the article, Webster ____.

A) had created American English and its usages

B) had discovered American English and improved it

C) had tried his best and left a milestone on the language of his country

D) had left a language which was not used in England.

Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

Telephone, television, radio, and telegraph all help people communicate with each other. Because of these devices, ideas and news of events spread quickly all over the world.

For example, within seconds, people can know the results of an election in another country. An international football match comes into the homes if everyone with a television set. News of a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours, help is on the way. Because of modern technology like the satellites that travel around the world, information travels fast.

How has this speed of communication changed the world? To many people, the world has become smaller. Of course this does not mean that the world is actually physically smaller. It means that the world seems smaller. Two hundred years ago, communication between the continents took a long time. All news was carried on ships that took weeks or even months to cross the ocean. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, it took six weeks for news from Europe to reach America. This time difference influenced people's actions. For example, one battle, or fight, in the War of 1812 between England and the United States could have been avoided. A peace agreement had already been signed. Peace was made in England, but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America. During these six weeks, the large and serious Battle of New Orleans was fought. Many people lost their lives after a peace treaty had been signed. They would not have died if news had come in time. In the past, communication took much time than it does now.

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There was a good reason why the world seemed so much larger than it does today.

36. News spreads fast because of____.

A. modern transportation B. new technology

C. the change of the world D .a peace agreement 

37. According to this passage, ____ is very important to people in a disaster area.

A. fast communication B. modern technology

C. latest news D. new ideas 

38. Which of the following statements is true?

A. The world now seems smaller because of faster communication.

B. The world is actually smaller today.

C. The world is changing its size.

D. The distance between England and America has changed since the War of 1812 

39. Two hundred years ago, news between the continents was carried____.

A. by telephone and telegraph B. by land

C. by air D. by sea 

40. The New Orleans Battle could have been avoided if the peace agreement had been signed____.

A. by both sides B. in time

C. in America D in England 

Part III Vocabulary and Structure(15%)

Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A., B., C. and D.. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

41. As he was the only person who has the key, Simon felt himself ____ suspicion.

A) under B) in

C) beyond D) upon

42. It was ____ of you not to play the piano while I was having a sleep.

A) considerate B) careful

C) considering D) considerable

43. A lot of old buildings in the town were ruined during the earthquake, but they were beautifully

_________soon by the local

A) recovered B)restored C) resumed D) returned

for killing a living thing.

A) sensation

C) purpose B) cause D) motive people.

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45. Although these people knew that their boss was in a difficult situation, they were still ____

him.

A) sticking to B) sticking with

C) sticking on D) sticking by

46. Thousands of people died of starvation during the ____ in that African country.

A) objection B) poverty

C) consumption D) famine

47. The thief tried to open the locked door but _____.

A) in no way B) in vain

C) at a loss D) without effect

48. The swimming pool is so ____ that it’s safe for small children.

A) stable B) smooth

C) superficial D) shallow

49. Only hotel guests have the ____ of using the private beach.

A) occasion B) possibility

C) privilege D) habit

50. Young children soon ____ words they hear their elders use.

A) put forward B) look forward to

C) turn up D) pick up

51. He ran so fast that he was out of ____.

A) air B) oxygen

C) breath D) wind

52. That’s really typical ____ John. He says he’ll come but he never turns up.

A) for B) of

C) to D) with

53. German and Italian courses are held in Munich and Rome ____.

A) relatively B) reluctantly

C) respectively D) relevantly

54. Universal peace would be ____ to all mankind.

A) beneficial B) valid

C) advisable D) worthy

55. The rain was heavy and ____ the land was flooded.

A) consequently B) continuously

C) constantly D) consistently

56. Richard’s news report covering the conference was so _____ that nothing had been omitted.

A) comprehensive B) integrated

C) redundant D) productive

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57. When he was a young boy, a serious disease deprived him of the _____ of hearing.

A) organ B) possession

C) conduct D) faculty

58. The manufacturers refused to take all _____ for damage caused by misuse.

A) duty B) responsibility

C) obligation D) share

59. Preliminary estimation puts the figure at around $110 billion, _ ____ the $160 billion the President is struggling to get through the Congress.

A) in proportion to B) in reply to

C) in relation to D) in contrast to

60. We _____ the cook because her cooking was so poor.

A) dismissed

C) resigned B) deserted D) withdrew

61. Since many insects have already become ____ to DDT, scientists have to look for some new insecticide.

A) active B) resistant

C) tough D) gradual

62. The old man did not seem to attach any importance ____ the question.

A) to

C) towards B) with D) for

63. Fertilizer will ____ the growth of these tomato plants.

A) accomplish B) accelerate

C) accumulate D) account

64. There is need to check the ____ of the report.

A) frequency B) accuracy

C) emergency D) efficiency

65. Her pulse was so weak that the doctor had difficulty ____ it.

A) inspecting B) detecting

C) touching D) contacting

66. If my plan isn’t ______ of by the committee, all my work will have been wasted.

A) approved B) consented

C) agreed D) admitted

67. The bridge was named ______ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people.

A) after B) with

C) by D) from

68. Very few scientists _____ completely new answers to the world’s problems.

A) catch up with B) come up with

C) keep up with D) put up with

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69. Some of his suggestions have been adopted but others have been turned _____ as they are quite impracticable.

A) away B) back

C) out

D) down B) mended 70. All the streets were ______ with flags to welcome the Chinese delegation. A) supplied C) decorated D) pasted

Part IV. Cloze (10%)

Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C), D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

What do we mean by a perfect English pronunciation? In one ___71___ there are as many different kinds of English as there are speakers of it. ___72___ two speakers speak in exactly the same ___73___. We can always hear differences ___74___ them, and the pronunciation of English ___75___ a great deal in different geographical ___76___. How do we decide what sort of English to use as a ___77___? This is not a question that can be ___78___ in the same way for all foreign learners of English. ___79___ you live in a part of the world ___80___ India or West Africa, where there is a long ___81___ of speaking English for general communication purposes, you should ___82___ to acquire a good variety of the pronunciation of this area. It would be a ___83___ in these circumstances to use as a model BBC English or ___84___ of the sort. On the other hand, if you live in a country ___85___ there is no traditional use of English, you must take ___86___ your model some form of ___87___ English pronunciation. It does not ___88___ very much which form you choose. The most ___89___ way is to take as your model the sort of English you can ___90___ most often.

71. A) meaning B) case C) sense D) situation

72. A) Not B) None C) No D) Nor

73. A) type B) sort C) form D) way

74. A) between B) of C) among D) from

75. A) changes B) shifts C) varies D) alters

76. A) areas B) countries C) parts D) spaces

77. A) direction B) symbol C) guide D) model

78. A) given B) satisfied C) responded D) answered

79. A) Because B) If C) When D) Whether

80. A) as B) like C) in D) near

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81. A) custom B) tradition C) use D) habit

82. A) aim B) select C) propose D) tend

83. A) fashion B) nonsense C) mistake D) possibility

84. A) everything B) anything C) nothing D) things

85. A) where B) which C) that D) wherever

86. A) to B) on C) with D) as

87. A) practical B) native C) domestic D) new

88. A) care B) trouble C) affect D) matter

89. A) effective B) ordinary C) sensitive D) efficient

90. A) listen B) sound C) hear D) listen to

Part V. Writing (15%)

Directions：For this part you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic What Attitude Should We Take to Money. You should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline given below

1. 社会上对金钱的错误观念。

2. 分析批驳其错误所在。

Key 给出如何正确看待金钱的建议。

1-5 C A D C D 6-10 B A ACB

11-15 CABAD 16-20 CBBDA

21----25 DCBCA 26----30 BDCAC 31---35 CBACC 36---40 BAADC

41. A 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. D

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46. D 47. B 48.D 49. C 50. D

51. C 52. B 53.C 54. A 55. A

56. A 57. D 58.B 59. D 60. A

61. B 62. A