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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上Part Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)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 let

2、ter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage: It is simple enough to say that since books have classesfiction, biography, poetrywe should separate them and take from each what it is right that each should give us. Yet few people

3、ask from books what books can give us. Most commonly we come to books with blurred and divided minds, asking of fiction that it shall be true, of poetry that it shall be false, of biography that it shall be flattering, of history that it shall enforce our own prejudices. If we could banish all such

4、preconception when we read, that would be an admirable beginning. Do not dictate to your author; try to become him. Be his fellowworker and accomplice(同谋).If you hang back, and reserve and criticize at first, you are preventing yourself from getting the fullest possible value from what you read. But

5、 if you open your mind as widely as possible, then signs and hints of almost imperceptible finess(委婉之处), from the twist and turn of the first sentences, will bring you into the presence of a human being unlike any other. Steep yourself in this, acquaint yourself with this, and soon you will find tha

6、t your author is giving you, or attempting to give you, something far more definite. The thirtytwo chapters of anovelif we consider how to read a novel firstare an attempt to make something as formed and controlled as a building but words are more impalpable than bricks, reading is a longer and more

7、 complicated process than seeing. Perhaps the quickest way to understand the elements of what a novelist is doing is not to read, but to write; to make your own experiment with the dangers and difficulties of words. Recall, then, some event that has left a distinct impression on youhow at the corner

8、 of the street, perhaps, you passed two people talking. A tree shook; an electric light danced; the tone of the talk was comic, but also tragic; a whole vision, an entire conception, seemed contained in that moment.21.What does the author mean by saying “Yet few people ask from books what books can

9、give us.”?A.The author means that lots of people read few books.B.The author thinks that readers have only absorbed part of knowledge in books.C.The author holds that few people have a proper idea about what content some kind of books should include.D.The author considers that readers can scarcely u

10、nderstand most of the books.22.According to the passage, which of the following statement is right?A.A reader should find some mistakes when he is reading.B.The more difficult a book is, the more you can get from it.C.To read something is easier than to watch something.D.One should be in the same tr

11、ack with the writer when he is reading.23.What is the possible meaning of “impalpable” (Paragraph 2) in the passage?A.Clear.B.Elusive.C.Delicate.D.Precise.24.Whats the main idea of this passage?A.The importance of reading.B.The proper way to read.C.How to get most from one book.D.The characters of a

12、 good book.25.When a writer is writing he often get the whole conception _.A.after a long times thinkingB.through an instant inspirationC.according to his own experienceD.by way of watching the objects attentivelyQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage: According to the dictionary defi

13、nition of “create”, ordinary people are creative every day. To create means “to bring into being, to cause to exist”something each of us does daily.We are creative whenever we look at or think about something in a new way. First this involves an awareness of our surroundings. It means using all of o

14、ur sese to become aware of our world. This may be as simple as being aware of color and texture, as well as taste, when we plan a meal. Above all, it is the ability to notice things that others might miss.A second part of creativity is an ability to see relationships among things. If we believe the

15、expression, “There is nothing new under the sun,” the creativity is remaking or recombining the old in new ways. For example, we might do this by finding a more effective way to study or a better way to arrange our furniture, or we might make a new combination of camera lenses and filters to create

16、an unusual photograph.A third part of creativity is the courage and drive to make use of our new ideas, to apply them to achieve some new results. To think up a new concept is one thing; to put the idea to work is another.These three parts of creativity are involved in all the great works of genius,

17、but they are also involved in many of our daytoday activities.26.Which of the following activities is NOT a creative one according to the passage?A.To prepare a meal.B.To arrange the furniture in a peculiar way.C.To buy some books from a bookstore.D.To “write” a letter with the computer.27.The autho

18、r holds that _.A.creativity is of highly demandB.creativity is connected with a deep insight to some extentC.creativity is to create something new and concreteD.to practise and practise is the only way to cultivate ones creativity28.“There is nothing new under the sun.” (Par.3) really implies that _

19、.A.we can seldom create new thingsB.a new thing is only a taleC.a new thing can only be created at the basis of original thingsD.we can scarcely see really new things in the world29.What does the author think about the relationship between a new thought and its being put into practice?A.Its more dif

20、ficult to create a new thought than to apply it in practice.B.To find a new thought will definitely lead to the production of a new thing.C.One may come up with a new thought, but can not put it into practice.D.A man with an excellent ability of practice can easily become an inventor.30.The best tit

21、le for this passage is _.A.How to Cultivate Ones CreativityB.What is CreativityC.The Importance of CreativityD.Creativitya Not Farway ThingQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage: When I was studying at Yale, some phenomena puzzled me greatly. I found that Chinese students or Asian stu

22、dents were very polite in class while American students often interrupted the professor, asking questions and dominating the discussion. The Chinese students were not as aggressive as American students.I was impressed by the role of the professor in the seminar(讨论会). Theprofessor didnt act as an aut

23、hority, giving final conclusions, but as a reseacher looking for answers to questions together with the students. One linguistic(语言的) feature of his interacting with his students was that he used many modal(情态的) verbsfar more than I did in Beiwai. When answering questions, heusually said, “This is m

24、y personal opinion and it could be wrong.” or “You could be right, but you might find this point of view also interesting.”In China, authorities are always supposed to give wise decisions and correct directions. Therefore, students always expect the professor to give an answer to the question. I sti

25、ll remember how frustrated they were when foreign teachers did not provide such an answer. Their expectations from authorities are much higher than that of American students. Once the Chinese students got the answer, they were sure about it.Education in China is valued for united thinking. I remembe

26、r American teacherswho taught in our university complaining about the fact that Chinese students uniformly expressed the same idea in their English composition. The examinations in America usually do not test a students ability to memorize the material but his ability to analyze and solve problems.

27、Education in America is valued not only as a means to obtain employment but as a process of enhancing critical thinking.31.In the USA, when the students are in class, _.A.a Chinese student tends to be very activeB.an American student likes to make troubleC.a Chinese student likes to puzzle the teach

28、erD.an American student tends to be vigorous32.A teacher in the USA prefers to _ when he answers questions.A.be very sincere B.be very directC.be very selfconfident D.be very indifferent33.What is the opinion of the author concerning the difference of teaching methods between China and the USA?A.He

29、thinks that Chinese teaching metods can make students learn more.B.He holds that the major purpose of Chinese teaching methods is to improve students remembrance.C.He thinks that American teaching is abilityoriented.D.He holds that American teachers hate to give a test.34.The author thinks that the

30、relationship between the student and the teacher is _.A.more intimate in China B.closer in ChinaC.looser in USA D.more harmonious in USA35.The education in USA may produce some _ graduates.A.talkative B.conventionalC.creative D.imaginativeQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage: Online

31、 courses (also called distance learning) are a hot new trend in American education. According to the nonprofit Distance Education and Training Council,about 400 US colleges and schools offer some portion of their programs on the Web. At the university level, they cost the same as traditional classes

32、 and require similar weekly assignments and textbook reading, the difference is in class participation.Generally speaking, students congregate(使聚集) online throughout each week to explore topic with the professor, but these discussions occur “asynchronously(不同时发生地)” rather than in real time. (You rea

33、d others comments and post your own whenever you get a chance.) Written assignments are posted, you emailin your work periodically, and youre required to take a proctored exam in order toreceive degree credit. Careerboosting business administration and information technology programs are the most po

34、pular, but youll also find a variety of literal arts offerings, from film theory to medieval history and foreign language study. While you still cant get an Ivy League degree online, a growing number of elite(卓越的) institutions, including Stanford and New York University are beginning to offer online

35、 courses.The benefits for busy people are obvious. “I always get a frontrow seat,” says one student studying at the State University of New York Learning Network. “I can get up in the middle of class, grab a cup of coffee. The class is waiting for me when I get back, and I havent missed a thing.” On

36、 the other hand, some students miss the facetoface interaction that often sparks interest and involvement.36.Generally speaking, online education costs _.A.more than the traditional oneB.less than the traditional oneC.as much as the traditional oneD.the author hasnt mentioned37.The major way to hand

37、 out assignments of online students is _.A.to hand out them in personB.to post themC.to email in themD.to let the teacher enter into their personal main pages38.Which kind of program is probably NOT welcomed by most of the students?A.Software development. B.Decoration and design.C.International trad

38、e. D.Company management.39.The closest meaning of “Ivy League” (Par. 2) _.A.famous universities in USAB.famous business colleges in USAC.famous companies in USAD.universities with a long history40.It is implied that in USA _.A.online education will take the place of the traditional one soonB.there a

39、re only a few online programs until nowC.one need not take part in the exam in order to receive a diploma by wayof online educationD.one can not receive a degree certificate of New York University throughdistant learningPart Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete s

40、entences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D). Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 41._ the size and nature of a business, its main goal is to earn a profit.A.Whatever B.Whichever C.Whereas D.Because42.You are supposed _ everything ready b

41、y now.A.to get B.getting C.to have got D.having got43.The football player is hoping to _ to another club.A.transfer B.transmit C.transform D.transport44.The medicine which the doctor gave her can only _ her temporarily from pain.A.relax B.relieve C.relay D.release45.She was simple, _ and hardworking

42、 woman.A.practicable B.favorableC.feasible D.practical46.I found myself completely _ by his vivid performance.A.carried out B.carried offC.carried away D.carried on47.These safety measures will _ the reduction of accidents.A.give in B.result fromC.result in D.originate in48.After we had been in the

43、village for a few months, we so liked it thatwe decided to settle there _.A.in turn B.for good C.as usual D.at most49._ these changes we must revise our plan.A.In the course of B.In the light ofC.In spite of D.In addition to50.“I dont feel like _ now.”“But the faster we get the assignment _ the soon

44、er we can go out and relax.”A.to study, to do B.to study, doneC.studying, done D.studying, to do51.In order to be a good scientist, _.A.mathematics is vitalB.one must master mathematicsC.mathematics is important to understandD.one to understand mathematics52.Im _ him to arrive on Sunday.A.awaiting B

45、.waiting C.expecting D.hoping53.Its high time that something, _ to prohibit selling fake commodities.A.must be done B.was doneC.be done D.were done54.Whats the matter? I smell something _.A.burn B.burns C.being burned D.burning55.It was a long time before the cut on my hand _ completely.A.healed B.r

46、ecovered C.improved D.cured56.Youll have to buy some new shoes as these are _.A.used up B.wasted away C.broken down D.worn out57.I _ at home to look after my sick mother.A.cant help stay B.cant help stayingC.cannot help but stay D.cannot help but staying58.More and more cheaper materials are being _

47、 for the better, more expensive kind in production.A.replaced B.displaced C.substituted D.transformed59.The taxi had to _ because the traffic light had turned red.A.set up B.catch up C.shut up D.pull up60._ to secret document is denied to all but few.A.Access B.Approach C.Contact D.Touch61.Will all

48、those _ the proposal raise their hands?A.in relation to B.in excess ofC.in contrast to D.in favor of62.A cold is nothing to you _ it is merely a cold; but it sometimes becomes a danger.A.no matter B.as well asC.so long as D.so far as63.People here usually _ channel 2 at 7:00 a.m. to hear the news.A.tune B.tune in C.tone D.t