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1、2023年大学英语学业达标考试复习题I. Vocabulary and StructureDirections: Choose the best one to complete each sentence.1. There is no evidence he was on the site of the murder.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. how2. Allan is looking forward to his American partner at the trade fair.D. having metD. will have completedD. int

2、endD. howA. meetB. meetingC. be meeting3. By the time you come to see me next month, I my term paper.A. have completedB. completeC. am completing4. What do you to do about the problem now that this solution has failed?A. avoidB. thinkC. pretend5. The market economy is quickly changing peoples idea o

3、n is accepted.A. thatB. whichC. what6. When why they are looking for jobs at new companies, some of them say they wantmore challenges.A. askedB. askC. askingD. to ask7. It is the third time.A. that I have been hereB. that I was hereC. since I was here D.since I have been here8. Miss Smiths assistant

4、 enjoys for her although she treats him very strictly.A. workB. workingC. to workD. worked9. The new drug will not be put on the market it has been proved safe on humans.A. ifB. untilC. sinceD. when10. It was because of his good performance at the interview he got the job with the bigcompany.A. soB.

5、whatC.thatD.while11. Consumers complaints are handled well by a company will become loyal customers.A. whoB.whichC.whoseD.that12. Only by being open-minded and willing to try new things happy in Arts and Sciences.A. a student truly can be B.a student cantrulybeC. truly astudent can be D.can a studen

6、t be truly13. After the bargaining process, a final agreement was signed.A. is completedB.had been completedC. has completedD.had completed14. Companies understandably ask: why should I train you youll leave and work for mycompetitors?quickly and easily. The firefighters themselves greatly appreciat

7、e the help of the computer. They know about possible dangers ahead of them and can prepare for them. Many times the computer information helps to save lives and property, and sometimes the lives are those of the firefighters themselves.146. Which of the following is NOT included in the computer info

8、rmation?A. The location and size of the building.B. The type and content of the building.C. The height and structure of the building.D. The medical information of the firefighters.147. In what way does the computer system greatly help firefighters?A. The sick can be removed quickly and safely.B. It

9、has numerous ways of helping them with their problems.C. The computer gives the medical information.D. It helps the firefighters take special care to find the sick.148. How is the speed of a computer in helping firefighters?A. Surprisingly fast.B. Terrible.C. In 2 or 3 seconds.D. Threatening.149. Ho

10、w many firefighters are there in Kansas City?A. 90B.900C. 800D. 9,000150. Why do firefighters greatly appreciate the help of the computer?A. Because it helps to save the property and lives.B. Because the computer is watching over them.C. Because it will only help the injured and firefighters.D. Beca

11、use the doctor can instantly obtain medical information.Passage ThreeTo most people, common sense means the ability to present sound, practical judgments on everyday affairs. To do this, one has to sweep aside extra ideas and get right to the core of what matters. A Texas oil and gas businessman put

12、s it this way: The key ability fbr success is simplifying. In conducting meetings and dealing with business matters, reducing a complex problem to the simplest term is highly important.”Is common sense a quality a person is born with, or can you do something to increase it? The oil mans answer is th

13、at common sense can definitely be developed. He attributes his to learning how to debate in school. Another way to increase your store of common sense is to observe it in others, learning from their-and your own-mistakes.Besides common sense, there are many other factors that influence success: know

14、ing your field, self-reliance, intelligence, the ability to get things done, leadership, creativity, relationships with others, and of course, luck. But common sense stands out. If you develop these qualities, youll succeed. And you might even find yourself listed in Whos Who someday.151. It can be

15、learned from the passage that Whos Who.A. is a very useful book telling us how to succeedB. is a book providing us with the information about the family life of some famous peopleC. is a book providing us with the names and brief biographies of the top successful peopleD. is a book from which we can

16、 find out the names of different peoples in the world152. According to the author, common sense.A. is something that common people like bestB. is a popular quality a person is born withC. is something that enables one to form correct opinionsD. is a quality that is possessed by common people153. It

17、can be inferred from the passage that a successful businessman.A. tries to get experience through practiceB. pays attention to the essence of a problem when he tries to solve itC. keeps on learning in order to be successfulD. has strong willpower, extensive interest and intelligence154. The passage

18、is mainly concerned with.A. organizational ability and good work habitsB. the way to obtain big profits and achieve fame and successC. knowledge and interest which are primary to successD. what successful people have in common155. According to the author, how should we develop our common sense ?A. T

19、o become a businessman.B. To learn how to debate and learn from mistakes.C. To become famous.D. To be simplifying.Passage FourThe practice of exchanging foreign currency can vary by country. In one country, you may have to change your money at the airport, and in other countries you may need to buy

20、your foreign currency in advance. Here are some places you can exchange foreign currency for U.S. currency.Your BankIn many cases you can purchase U.S. currency for your trip from a bank. Banks tend to havehigher exchange rates than some currency exchange businesses. Before you purchase currency fro

21、m a bank, check the currency change rates for that day so you can compare the rate the bank is giving and determine if its a good offer. There is a fee involved in withdrawing foreign currency from your bank.The AirportCurrency exchange businesses can be found at most international airports, so you

22、can purchase U.S. currency either before you board your flight or at the U.S. airport on arrival. Note that U.S. airports typically have fewer currency exchange counters than travelers are accustomed to seeing in other parts of the world. If the airport you are flying into is not in a major U.S. cit

23、y, consider using the exchange service in your departure airport to be on the safe side. If you are in an airport where several exchange companies operate, be sure to shop around for the best rate and lowest exchange fee.156. The practice of exchanging foreign currency.A. changes with time of the ye

24、arB. depends on the exchange rates of the dayC. is exactly the same all over the worldD. is likely to differ from country to country157. When you withdraw foreign currency from your bank, you have to.A. open a bank accountB. use your credit cardC. pay a fee to the bankD. inform the bank in advance15

25、8. Before purchasing foreign currency from a bank, you are advised toA. compare the exchange ratesB. examine the services of the bankC. pay the exchange fee in advanceD. deposit some money in the bank159. In which case are you advised to consider using the exchange service in your departureairport?A

26、. If you are flying with a foreign airline.C. If you are not flying into a major U.S. city.160. The passage is mainly aboutA. U.S currencyC. American airportsPassage FiveB. If the airport is far from the city center.D. If the airport you are flying into is not safe.B. exchange feesD. currency exchan

27、geFlying Blue is a frequent flier rewards program offered by Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Flying Blue members enjoy the ability to earn and spend air mile points on flights and services offered by Air France, KLM, and its various airline partners.Flying Blue also offers other ways to spe

28、nd your points with select travel and transportation companies for things such as car and hotel rentals （租借）.Award miles can be used to purchase discounts, gifts and free flights.Flying Blue offer several different levels of membership dependent on how often you fly and how many air mile points you

29、have accumulated. The levels are in the order of Ivory （象牙）， Silver , Gold, and Platinum （白 金）.As one increases in membership level, one will receive increased benefits such as first class promotion on flights and extra baggage allowances. Members also are allowed entrance into SkyTeam VIP rooms.Mem

30、bers must fly on a paid flight at least once every twenty months or their miles will no longer count. The Flying Blue reward program is a great way for frequent fliers and travelers to get a little bit more out of their Airline travels. As the first membership level, Ivory is your gateway to enjoyin

31、g all that Flying Blue has to offer. With Ivory membership, you can start earning the spending miles on a large member of flights and services. There are so many reasons to join the Flying Blue program-and it all start with Ivory.161. Flying Blues is a rewards program specially intended for .A. firs

32、t class travelersB. business executivesC. frequent passengersD. VIP members162. Flying Blue Members have the right to use their award miles to .A. get free ticketsB. visit local scenic spotsC. shop in the supermarketsD. go through the VIP passage163. To make their miles count, members must .A. pay t

33、heir membership fees regularlyB. fly overseas at least once every year.C. take a domestic flight with Air France once a monthD. Pay for their flight at least once every twenty months164. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. All the members enjoy equal benefits.B.Ivor

34、y is the starting membership level.C. Fliers can choose any membership level.D.VIP rooms are only for the Platinum level.165. The title of the passage could be.A. Introduction to Flying BlueB.Flying with Air France and KLMC. Accumulation of Air Mile PointsD.Levels of Flying Blue MembershipPassage Si

35、xThe key to any successful garage sale （家庭 I日物出售）is to get the word out. The best means of advertising your sale is to place an ad in the local newspaper. If you have a city and neighborhood paper, make sure you advertise in both. The ad should be large enough that it stands out. It should also incl

36、ude infbnnation on where the sale is located with directions. The hot” items youre selling and the time the sale will start and end. An ad should be placed at least two days before the sale and run until the day of your event. That way people can plan their route to the sale in advance.Signs are ano

37、ther great way to inform your community. Post them in places where people gather, such as stores and community centers. Some businesses have a central bulletin board （布告 栏）,which is the best place to advertise. Other places to post are at the local college or university campus. This is especially he

38、lpful if your sale is happening in August or early September when students have returned to school and are looking for cheap finds.Post signs around your neighborhood. You should also place both ads and direction signs, especially if youre located on a side street without a major presence. Signs wil

39、l attract and direct people. Just make sure you print in bold letters and use large direction sign so people can read the information from the front seat of their car.166. The best way of getting out the news of your garage sale is to.A. publish the news onlineB. visit people door-to-doorC. advertis

40、e in the local newspaperD. make phone calls to your neighbors167. You should place an ad at least two days before the sale so that people can.A. get enough cash forthe saleB.compare prices of the itemsC. select the items theywill buyD.decide on their route in advance168. Why should signs be posted i

41、n a community center?A. Schools are nearby.B.There are many stores.C. Students often meetthere.D.More people gather there.169. What advice is given for printing the signs according to the last paragraph?A. Colored signs are preferred.B. Bold letters should be used.C. Large pictures should be include

42、d.D. Phone numbers should be provided.170. The best title for the passage might be.A. Advertising Garage SalesB. Advantages of Garage SalesC. Importance of Garage SalesD. Printing Ads for Garage SalesPassage SevenSurvival on board the Titanic is famous for its gender bias: roughly three out of four

43、women survived, and almost half of the children, but only around 20% of men and crew. The recent Costa Concordia disaster off the coast of Italy, in which the captain abandoned his sinking ship, led to discussions of British chivalry （骑士精神）at sea.Mikael Elinder and Oscar Erixson have looked at 18 pe

44、ace-time shipwrecks for data. The results are striking. Women had a lower chance of survival in 11 out of 18 instances. Only on two ships was it an advantage to be a woman: on the Birkenhead in 1852 and on the Titanic. The best odds of survival on average were, somewhat surprisingly, those of the cr

45、ew, followed by none other than the captain. Children were worst off.“Women and children first9 is a myth and human behavior in life -and-death situations seems to be better described by every man for himself, said study co-author Oscar Erixson.Paul Zak, chair of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studie

46、s, questioned the findings, saying they provide almost no insight“ into why people acted the way they did during the sinkings. Personality traits matter here, as does reaction to stress J he said,“ The key question they cannot answer is: Which individuals choose to help others rather than save thems

47、elves? Why did they do this, and what were their reasons?Zak said the dictates of biology and his own research suggest that men who had children would support the idea of “woman and children first,while men and women without kids wouldnt. Think of your own life-if you wife and kids were on a ship go

48、ing down, all your instincts would be to save them first. The fewer genes I share with you, the less likely I am to sacrifice to help you.”“Still, heroes exist who help others not related to them at their own expense. Previous research has looked into heroes“ who save others and found that they tend to be male and blue-collar workers. Zak said.The new study would be more meaningful had it included information about the social status and occupations of