1209福建师范大学《大学英语2》复习题

一、阅读理解

Passage 1

Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completes a

1.In Para.1, the sentence \

A. in the past, finding a good career was easier in Hong Kong than elsewhere 2 .The word \ B. comparative

3 The advice given in the first sentence of Para.3 is to____________.

B. examine the careers available and how these will be affected in the future 4 The word \

C. future

5 In Para.5, the writer seems to suggest that____________.

C. it is better for interviewees to be honest than to pretend to understand

Passage 2

It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame 1. This passage is primarily meant for____________.

B. teenagers

2. The first paragraph is mainly about____________. A. the teenagers' criticism of their parents

3. Teenagers tend to have strange clothes and hairstyles because they ____________. D. want to show their existence by creating a culture of their own

4.Teenagers do not want their parents to approve of whatever they do because they________. A. have a desire to be independent

5. To improve parent-child relationships, teenagers are advised to be____________. D. cooperative

Passage 3

The fridge is considered a necessity. It has been so since the 1960s when packaged food

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

C. there was no fridge in the author's home in the 1950s

2 Why does the author say that nothing was wasted before the invention of fridges?

D. People had effective ways to preserve their food.

3 Who benefited the least from fridges according to the author?

B. Consumers.

4 Which of the following phrases in Para.5 indicates the fridge's negative effect on the environment? A. \

5 What is the author's overall attitude toward fridges? B. Critical.

Passage 4

To understand how Americans think about things,it is necessary to understand \ 1 By “the point”,Americans mean____________. B. the most important idea or information

2 Compared with people from many other cultures,Americans are____________.

A. direct and honest

3 A typical American seems to be____________to a typical Japanese. D. insensitive and even rude

4 Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

D. Chinese and Japanese languages are hard to understand because they are not clear. 5 A conclusion can be made that____________.

C. Misunderstanding may arise when Americans communicate with Chinese

Passage 5

Your success in your studies will also depend upon your motivation（动机）. 1. Inside motivation comes from____________.

D. both B and C

2 Study purposes____________.

A. are different from person to person

3 If you haven't set a goal in your studies,____________.

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C. you may lose direction and lack motivation

4 According to the passage,why are examinations and grades necessary in education?

B. Because they can motivate many students to study harder. 5 If you want to be an efficient learner,you must____________.

D. have good study habits

Passage 6

Although America is such a huge country,traveling is really very quick and easy. 1 If you want to travel easily and comfortably,you should choose to go____________.

B. by plane

2 Compared with air travel,traveling by train____________.

B. is not so easily available

3 Which of the following is the advantage of bus service?

C. It sells special tickets that make it convenient for passengers to take. 4 The second paragraph mainly talks about____________.

D. the disadvantages of traveling by train and by bus 5 Which of the following is NOT mentioned about trip by sea?

D. You should never travel in bad weather.

Passage 7

Ask three people to look out the same window at a busy street corner and tell you what they see. 1 What does the passage mainly tell us? B. Perceiving differs from seeing.

2 The phrase \

A. with four children following closely behind her

3 According to the passage, perceiving is an action ____________.

C. that explains what our senses tell us

4 The psychologists are trying to draw their conclusion____________.

D. by measuring and charting the results of many experiments 5 Which of the following statements is NOT true?

C. No people share the same perception when they are asked to see the same scene.

Passage 8

The average family spends about one-sixth of its income on food. Because food is expensive, 1 The passage mainly tells us____________.

D. how to spend money wisely on food

2 The disadvantage of going shopping when one is hungry is that____________. C. one will buy more food than one can eat

3 If you are not sure which to choose because there are different brands of the same food, remember____________.

D. that the more expensive does not necessarily do more good to health

4 When one buys fresh fruits and vegetables, all the following should be avoided EXCEPT____________. A. paying more attention to nutrition than to price

5 According to the author, vegetables and fruits that are in season____________.

B. are cheap and easily available

Passage 9

Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however,

1. What does the first sentence \paragraph mean?

D. Many of my generation and I worship heroes.

2 Which of the following is NOT one of heroes' characteristics?

C. Listening to the opinions of his community.

3 According to the fourth paragraph, in what sense are heroes like high-voltage transformers?

C. Their characteristics give ordinary people strength and confidence. 24 In which of the following aspects famous people are different from heroes? D. Both A and B.

25 It can be inferred from the last paragraph that____________. A. heroes quicken the speed of historical changes

Passage10

Weddings ceremonies in the United States vary as much as the people do. But many weddings, no matter

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where or how they are performed, include certain traditional customs. For instance, the bride and groom often exchange rings at the ceremony.

1. According to the passage, _____________.

A. American wedding ceremonies are somewhat traditional

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

C. The wedding ceremonies may be held in different ways and places. 3. The word “showered” (in Para. 2) probably means _______. B. scattered

4. From the passage, we can safely conclude that ______.

A. American couples hold traditional wedding ceremonies. 5. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. Weddings in North America

Passage11

( 1 ) 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 1. This passage is mainly about _________. C. what dreams are

2. According to the passage, dreams result from ______. D. the sleeper’s own mind

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

D. Dream involves events that always happen in real life. 4. This passage suggests that psychiatrists are _________. C. studying the benefits of dreams 5. We may infer from the passage that dreaming _______. A. is beneficial to people

Passage12

For any Englishman, there can never be any discussion as to who is the world's greatest dramatist (剧作家). Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him: that of William Shakespeare. Every Englishman has some 6. English people _______.

C. are sure who is the world's greatest dramatist 7. Every Englishman knows _______.

A. mote or less about Shakespeare 8. Which of the following is true?

C. It is likely to be true that people often do not know the origins of the words they use. 9. What does the word \

A. Familiar sayings.

10. Why is it worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English?

B. By doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language.

Passage 13

There are more than forty universities in Britain — nearly twice as many as in 1960. During the 1960s eight completely new ones were founded, and ten other new ones were created 41____________ converting old colleges of technology into universities. In the same period the 42____________ of students more than doubled, from 70, 000 to more than 200,000. By 1973 about 10% of men aged from eighteen to twenty-one were in universities and about 5% of women. All the universities are private institutions. Each has its 43____________governing councils, 44____________some local businessmen and local politicians as well as a few academics（大学教师）. The state began to give grants to them fifty years 45____________, and by 1970 each university derived nearly all its 46____________ from state grants. Students have to pay fees and living costs, but every student may receive from the local authority of the place 47____________he lives a personal grant which is enough to pay his full costs, including lodging and food unless his parents are rich. Most students take jobs in the summer for about six weeks, but they do not normally do outside work during the academic year. The Department of Education takes 48____________ for the payments which cover the whole expenditure of the universities, but it does not exercise direct control. It can have an important influence 49____________ new developments through its power to distribute funds, but it takes the advice of the University Grants Committee, a body which is mainly

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50____________ of academics.

41 B. by 42 D. number 43 C. own 44 C. including 45 A. ago

46 D. funds 47 C. where 48 A. responsibility 49 C. on 50 B. composed

Passage 14

When you are 41 ____________ to some foreign friends,you should greet them with “How do you do?” while shaking hands with him or her for a few seconds. The 42 ____________ thing is,perhaps,the presenting of a business card,which is also called a name card. You should accept the card with a smile and at the same time 43 ____________yours.

Nowadays,business cards have become more and more 44____________ in an introduction. They do not only contain the bearer’s name,profession and title,but also the address,telephone number,postal code,e-mail address and other useful 45____________and personal data. To a foreign friend,we should remember to present a card 46 ____________with an English version or the one written in English,because most English speakers don’t have competence in reading Chinese. In most 47____________ ,a Chinese name is hard to pronounce for our foreign friends. So you should make it as 48 ____________ as possible in the introduction. Probably,you may give them your family name only. They will feel very pleased to pronounce your name correctly. 49____________this short greeting,most foreigners expect to come quickly 50 ____________to business. So you can shift to the business topic naturally.

41 B. introduced 42 C. next 43 A. offer 44 B. popular 45 D. information 46 C. either 47 A. cases 48 D. simple 49 B. After 50 C. down

Passage 15

As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding 41____________ necessary to make business trips alone. Since this is new for many, some tips are certainly in order. If you are married, it is a good idea to 42____________your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They will be much happier and 43____________they will enjoy the experience. If you will be eating alone a good deal, choose good 44____________ . In the end, they will be much better for your digestion. You may also find it useful to call the restaurant 45____________advance and state that you will be eating alone. You will probably get better service and 46____________certainly a better table. Finally, and most importantly, anticipate your travel 47____________ as a business woman; this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when fully 48____________. Take a folding case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy for dirty clothes, 49____________ for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip. And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate. Obviously, experience helps, but you can make things 50____________ on yourself from the first by careful planning, so that right from the start you really can have a good trip!

41 A. it 42 C. encourage 43 B. probably 44 D. restaurants 45 A. in 46 C. almost 47 B. needs 48 D. packed 49 C. as well as 50 D. easier

二、“语法与词汇”复习试题

Unit 1 (第26页)

1 Can you find out ____________her pen?

A. where Alice had put B. where had Alice put C. where Alice has put D. where has Alice put

2 You can't imagine____________when they received these gifts.

A. how they were excited B. how excited they were C. how excited they have D. they were how excited

3 I will give this book to____________wants to have it.

A. whomever B. whoever C. whatever D. wherever

4 I doubt____________he will lend you the book. A. whether B. when C. that D. which

5 We must do well____________the boss assigns us to do. A. that B. whatever C. whichever D. those

6 Hans has a new car. I wonder when____________it.

A. he bought B. did he buy C. buys D. he is buying

7 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

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8 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

9 The music was so loud. That's ____________he left the party so early. A. how B. why C. what D. when

10 Do you know ____________?

A. when does the party start B. whether the party starts C. what time the party starts D. if the party starts

11 The reason we're so late is ____________.

A. for the car breaks down B. due to the car breaking down C. that the car broke down D. because the car broke down

12 Do ____________you are told; otherwise you will be punished. A. that B. what C. which D. whom

13 This is ____________ I want to tell you. A. it B. that C. which D. what

14 Students in his class cannot understand ____________. A. what does the sentence mean B. what means this sentence

C. what this sentence means D. what is the meaning of the sentence 15 We don't doubt ____________ he can make a good job of it. A. if B. that C. what D. why

Unit 2 (第56页)

1 I was sure ____________I would overcome all these difficulties. A. what B. that C. which D. whether

2 It happened____________Lisa wasn't there at that time. A. whether B. if C. that D. why

3 ____________we need more practice is quite clear. A. What B. That C. Which D. When

4 ____________you don't like him is none of my business. A. What B. Who C. That D. Whether

5 ____________is a fact that English is accepted as an international language. A. What B. This C. That D. It

6 Word has come____________some guests from Canada will visit our school. A. what B. that C. whether D. when

7 ____________the old man's sons wanted to know was ____________the gold had been hidden. A. That ... what B. What ... where C. What ... that D. That ... where

8 He told me the news____________our team had won the game. A. about B. of C. as D. that

9 It makes no difference to me ____________he will come or not. A. how B. why C. when D. whether

10 ____________is unknown to me.

A. Where he is B. Where is he C. He is where D. Is he where

11 No one was aware____________Jane had gone.

A. where that B. of the place C. of where D. the place

12 I wonder how many years ago____________.

A. did your father retire B. your father retired C. has your father retired D. your father has retired

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13 The news____________ to the Great Wall during the summer holidays made us very happy. A. what we would go B. how we would go C. that we would go D. where we would go

14 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

15 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

Unit3(第84页)

1 The two elements ____________water is made are the oxygen and hydrogen. A. that B. which C. of which D. with which

2 The crime was discovered till 48 hours later,____________gave the criminal plenty of time to get away. A. which B. that C. so D. what

3 A good many proposals were raised by the delegates,____________was to be expected. A. that B. what C. so D. as

4 Mary is the only one of the team members____________to be transferred.

A. who is going B. who are going C. who have been going D. who has been going

5 Mrs. Lee will move into her new house next Monday, ____________it will be completely furnished. A. by that time B. by the time C. by which time D. by some time

6 The village____________my mother grew up in is not far from the city. A. what B. where C. which D. wherever

7 The company official ____________ I thought would be fired received a raise. A. whom B. whoever C. who D. which

8 The machine is such ____________I have never seen before. A. what B. as C. when D. where

9 The International Studies University, ____________in 1951, is a military academy. A. founded B. has been founded C. to have been founded D. was founded

10 A student, ____________ name I don't know, came to see me. A. that B. who C. whose D. whom

11 The time will come ____________ man can fly ________he likes in the universe. A. how ... where B. when ... wherever C. where ... where D. what ... which

12 Is this museum ____________you visited a few days ago? A. where B. that C. on which D. the one

13 She is waiting for the doctor ____________ I know will not come. A. whom B. who C. which D. that

14 Is this the place ____________the exhibition was held? A. where B. that C. on which D. the one

15 — Who is John Smith?

— He is the speaker ____________ heard last week.

A. which we would have B. we would have C. we D. we had

Unit 4 (第124页)

1. Women workers wear hats ______ their hair gets caught in the machinery.

A. if B. in case C. unless D. because

2. ______ the English examination I would have gone to the concert last Saturday.

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A. In spite of B. But for C. Because of D. As for

3. Young ______ John was, he was able to swim across the channel within minutes. A. as B. so C. though D. although

4. I didn’t remember his name ______ after I had greeted him.

A. when B. as C. until D. while

5. The instruments of the older factory______ .

A. is as good or better than the new one B. are as good or better than the new one

C. is as good as or better than those of the new one D. are as good as or better than those of the new one

6. 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

7. The water gives up energy and becomes cooler ______ the ice receives energy and melts. A. when B. while C. for D. because

8. I recognized her______ I saw her.

A. the instant (that) B. after C. if not D. unless

9. ______ the 1500’s the first Europeans explored the coast of California. A. It was not until ... when B. It is until ... that

C. It is not until ... when D. It was not until ... that

10. He was willing to speak to the reporters ______ he was not identified.

A. on condition that B. in case C. suppose that D. for fear that

11. ______ he works hard, I don’t mind when he finishes the experiment.

A. As soon as B. As well as C. So far as D. So long as

12. We’ll visit Europe next year ______ we have enough money.

A. provided B. unless C. until D. lest

13. Most of the stones are ______ a man and weigh about two and a half tons each.

A. more high B. much more high C. higher more D. higher than

14. ______ he is absent, what shall we do?

A. Now that B. Seeing that C. Whether D. Supposing that

15. ______ the door than somebody started knocking on it.

A. I had closed no sooner B. No sooner had I closed C. I had no sooner closed D. No sooner I close

Unit 5. (第160页) 虚拟语气

1. If he had worked harder，he______ the exams.

A. must have got through B. would get through C. would have got through D. could get through

2. 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

3. ______ right now，she would get there on Sunday.

A. Would she leave B. If she leaves C. Were she to leave D. If she had left

4. It is vital that enough money______ to fund the subject. A. be collected B. must be collected C. is collected D. can be collected

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

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7. It’s already 5 o’clock now. Don’t you think it’s about time______?

A. we are going home B. we go home C. we went home D. we can go home

8. 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

9. We didn’t know his telephone number，otherwise we______ him.

A. would have telephoned B. must have telephoned C. would telephone D. had telephoned

10. ______ ，we will set off as we planned. A. Were it good or bad B. Be it good or bad C. Being good or bad D. Whether good or bad 11. It is politely requested by the hotel management that radios______ after 11 o’clock at night. A. were not played B. not to play C. not be played D. did not play

12. ______ for my illness，I would have lent him a helping hand. A. Not being B. Without being C. Not having been D. Had it not been

13. 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

14. 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

15. The juvenile offender was released from custody on condition that he______ a job immediately and______ out of trouble for six months. A. found ... stayed B. finds ... stay C. find ... stays D. find ... stay

Unit 6. (第195页) 独立结构

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. All examination paper________，the teacher let the students leave. A. handing in B. having handed in C. to be handed in D. having been handed in

4. ________，he slipped through the window.

A. With anyone noticing B. With anyone noticed C. Without anyone noticing D. Without nobody noticed

5. The question________ finally，we went home. A. to be settled B. settling C. having settled D. settled

6. ________，they made their way through the street. A. He guided B. With his guiding C. He is guiding D. He had guided

7. ________，the rivers were open and navigable. A. Being summer B. Been summer C. To be summer D. It was summer

8. The meeting________ over，the representatives went to visit the farm. A. been B. being C. is D. to be

9. Her children________ far away from her，the old lady feels lonely sometimes. A. to live B. living C. lived D. having lived

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. We redoubled our efforts，each man________ like two. A. worked B. been working C. working D. to be worked

12. With John________ there’s more room in the house. A. to be away B. been away C. away D. was away

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13. The temperature________，the chemical reaction is being speeded up.

A. raised B. being risen C. rising D. raising

14. The country is faced with great problems，starvation________ the top of them. A. has been B. is C. being D. is being

15. The soldiers jumped into the river________ past their ears.

A. with bullets whistling B. with bullets whistled C. with bullets to whistle D. with bullets being whistling

三、“交际英语对话” 复习试题 （Quiz 1）

1. — Are you from Italy?

— ________________________.

A. Yes, we are. B. No, we don’t. C. No, I don’t. D. No, we won’t. 2. — What do you do?

— ________________________.

A. What do you do? B. Fine, thank you. C. I’m a college student. D. I do well in my studies. 3. — 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. 4. — 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. 5. — How did Mr. Jones get to the cinema? — ________________________.

A. At 10 o’clock. B. With Mrs. Jones. C. By car. D. To the Grand Theater. 6. — What do you think of your new teacher? — ________________________.

A. He came to teach us last week. B. He teaches us English. C. He has two children. D. He is very nice. 7. — Are you going on holiday? — ________________________.

A. Not until next week. B. Three weeks ago. C. To Beijing. D. For only a day or two. 8. — Have you been to Paris? — ________________________.

A. No, I didn’t go there last year. B. No, but I hope to go there sometime next year. C. Paris is a nice place to visit. D. No, it was a long time ago. 9. — 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. 10. — How many students do you teach? — ________________________.

A. Quite a bit. B. More boys than girls. C. About 50. D. Three classes.

“交际英语对话” 复习试题 （Quiz 2）

1. — Excuse me，can you tell me where the nearest subway station is? — _______________________.

A. It’s too far from here. B. Sorry，I’m a stranger here myself. C. You can take a bus first. D. Sorry，I can’t. 2. — I wonder if you could do me a favor. — _______________________.

A. Sure. B. I could. C. Yes，I do. D. No，not at all. 3. — 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. 4. — I’m awfully sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time. — _______________________.

A. Just tell me the reason. B. You shouldn’t have said so.

C. No problem. D. Actually I’ve only been here for twenty minutes. 5. — There’s a big party at the students’ center tonight. Are you going with us?

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— _______________________.

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.

6. — Cherry，would you mind looking after my cat for a few days when I go on business? — _______________________.

A. No，I do mind. B. No，I don’t think it a good idea. C. Of course not! D. I’m not used to it. 7. — 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. 8. — I wonder if Julie will arrive at five thirty as she said this morning. — _______________________.

A. I think so. B. She will be late. C. I don’t know. D. Don’t worry. She always keeps her word. 9. — Mary，I heard you went skiing with your friends. What happened? — _______________________.

A. Well，I never learned skiing. B. I sprained(扭伤) my ankle and caught a bad cold. C. Well，it’s difficult to imagine. D. Nothing serious. 10. — How’s the performance? Excellent? — _______________________.

A. Far from. I should have stayed home sleeping. B. It lasted until midnight.

C. My seat was far from the stage. D. Sorry. I don’t agree with you.

“交际英语对话” 复习试题 （Quiz 3）

1. — Seven thirty? I guess I’d better get going for the meeting at eight o’clock. When is the next bus up to the hotel?

— ___________________.

A. That bus leaves here in 15 minutes. B. That bus left just now.

C. That bus isn’t here. D. The bus over there is waiting. 2. — What’s happening with the new teaching building? — ___________________.

A. It’s not an easy job. B. I’ve just come back.

C. I’ve never been there before. D. It’s held up by the bad weather this week. 3. — Do you know John’s new address? Here’s his mail and I want to send it to him. — ___________________.

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. 4. — 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? 5. — 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. 6. — Are you looking forward to going home for the summer? — ___________________.

A. Yes, I do. B. No, I don’t. C. I’m counting the days. D. I’m so worried about the final. 7. — How do you like the country life here so far? — ___________________.

A. There is nothing special. B. It looks like boring.

C. It’s too far from the city. D. It’s quite different from what I expected. 8. — You may as well take this week off if you are not feeling well. — ___________________.

A. No problem. B. I’ll take your advice. Thank you. C. Sorry, it’s impossible. D. It doesn’t matter.

9. — 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. 10. — 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.

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四。英译汉：20% Money Management 理财

.①There are a number of ways that people can use to manage money to stay out of debt and even establish savings over time.①人们可以通过许多方式来理财，以便能够远离债务危机，甚至从长远来看积累财富。

Establish a Budget

The first, and maybe the most important step, is to set a budget for yourself and stick by it.Take a look at your household income and outgo.Set the budget up to accommodate your payday schedule.In other words, if you get paid once a month, then you have to budget accordingly so that you won't run out of money before the end of the month.②If you get paid every two weeks, or every week, figure out which of your bills have to be paid on each payday.③It is absolutely essential to set some money aside for emergencies.Even if it is only $20 per payday, having some cushion will keep you from having to borrow money when something unforeseen occurs.④There are all kinds of budget sheets available to help you figure things out and many of them are free on the Internet.However, it is not hard to make your own.Just make a list of your income and when it arrives, as well as a list of what has to be paid and when.⑤Check each item off and date it when it is paid.Don't forget to budget adequate amounts for items like food, gas, entertainment, etc.If you have those items in your budget, it's also a good way to track how much you are actually spending on them each month.

做好预算

首先，而且或许是最重要的一步就是要为自己做好预算，而且要按照预算来执行。认真地看一看你的家庭收入和支出。做预算时要考虑到发薪水的日子。换句话说，如果你每月拿一次薪水，那么你就要依此来做预算，这样的话，你就不会在月底之前就花光所有的钱了。 ②如果你每两周拿一次薪水，或者每周一次，那么要算一下在发薪水的那天有哪些账单要付。 ③留出一些钱来以备应急之用是绝对有必要的。即使每次发薪水时只留出20美元，这些应急用的钱也会帮助你在有意料不到的事情发生时渡过难关，而不至于向别人借钱。 ④你可以找到各种各样的预算单来做预算，而且有许多可以从网上免费下载。但是，自己做预算单也不是难事。既要列清楚有哪些钱要付，什么时候付，也要列清楚你的收入及收入到账的时间。 ⑤认真地核对每一项，并且在付账的时候也同时在预算单上标明时间。做预算时不要忘了在食品、汽油、娱乐等项目上留出足够的钱。如果你在做预算时包含了这些项目，那么你就能很好地了解你每个月在这些项目上实际花了多少钱。

Get Organized

A good way to begin the budgeting process is to sort out all of your legal and financial papers and file them so you can find what you need when you need it.⑥For example put bills that are due on the 10th of the month in one folder, and bills that are due on the 25th in another folder.Once you have paid a particular bill, shred it and dispose of it, in order to save confusion.⑦Any other financial information, like savings accounts, mutual funds, etc. should also be stored in appropriately labeled folders.At the first of the year, when your tax documents start coming in, put them all in one folder with the tax forms.When April 15 rolls around, you won't have to dig through piles of mail on your desk to come up with all of the appropriate documents and forms.⑧Items like insurance policies should also be labeled and filed so that you can readily find them if and when you need them.

有条不紊

开始做预算的一个很好的方法就是把你所有的与法律和财务有关的文件进行分类和归档，这样在你需要的时候就能找到它们。 ⑥比如说，把这月10号到期的账单放在一个文件夹里，25号到期的账单放在另外一个文件夹里。一旦你付了账单，就把它撕碎扔掉，以免混淆。 ⑦任何其他的财务资料，如储蓄账户、共有基金等也要放在有明确标识的文件夹里。新年伊始纳税文件寄来的时候，把它们连同纳税申报表格一起放在文件夹里。当4月15日（美国一年一度申报缴纳个人所得税的最后期限）来到的时候，你就不必在桌子上成堆的信件中翻找需要的文件和表格了。 ⑧像保险单这样的文件也要分类归档，以便在你需要的时候能很容易地找到它们。

Find Ways to Save Money

Do some brainstorming about your expenses and how you could possibly cut back on them.It is wise to write them down on paper because it is less easy to dismiss them that way.⑨For example, can you cut down on the amount of gas you use by taking public transportation?If you eat out often, consider making more meals at home.Examine your buying habits.Do you go shopping when you are depressed?Do you go grocery shopping when you are hungry?Do you purchase items advertised on the shopping channel without ever leaving your easy chair?⑩These are all practices you can change.When you are feeling down, go for a long walk instead of going shopping.Make a grocery list and carefully plan what groceries you need for the coming week, then go to the store and buy them.Coupons can be advantageous if you buy name brand items, but store brands are often cheaper in the long run.Watch the weekly sales flyers in the local newspaper and buy items like meat when they are on sale. It's handy to have something in the freezer and less costly in the long run than making a quick trip to the store after work and picking up only what you need for that night's meal.

设法节流

花些心思考虑一下你的花费及如何才能减少开支。把它们记在纸上是一种很明智的做法，因为这样就不容易轻易放弃。 ⑨比如，你能不能通过乘坐公共交通工具来节省一些汽油？如果你经常到饭店吃饭，可以考虑一下多在家里就餐。反思一下自己的购物习惯。你是不是会在情绪低落时去购物？你是不是会在饿的时候才到杂货店去买吃的？你是不是会坐在安乐椅上去购买购物频道推荐的商品？ ⑩这些都是你能够改变的习惯和做法。当你感到情绪低落的时候，你可以去多走一走而不要去购物。列一个购物清单，并且仔细地计划未来一周你需要哪些物品，然后去商店买齐。如果你购买名牌商品，优惠券能为你节省开支，但从长远来看，普通牌子的商品更划算。 关注一下当地报纸上每周的广告传单，并在打折优惠时购买那些诸如肉类这样的商品。在冰箱里储存些食品不仅方便，而且从长远来看比每天下班后匆匆赶到商店购买当天晚饭所需要的物品更节省。

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