新标准大学英语综合教程2网络学习Unit test答案

12. Tony tends to _______ a lot of his stories; you shouldn't believe absolutely everything he says.

A. exaggerate B. exaggeration C. implicate D. implication

13. Politicians need to be careful what they do or they will damage their public _______. A. picture B. illustration C. depiction D. image

14. I don't agree with a lot of what he says; _______, I still think he's a good prime minister. A. nevertheless B. although C. while D. whereas

15. Newspaper journalists are not required to reveal their _______ if it might get that person in trouble.

A. source B. editor C. writer D. resource

16. In the courtroom, the suspect's _______ to the lawyer's questions was enough for the jury to know he was guilty. A. action B. reaction C. reactionary D. actionable

17. Before the meeting began, the secretary tried to _______ the ground rules and guidelines. A. estimate B. devastate C. establish D. deconstruct

18. I enjoy reading the _______ essays in the newspaper every morning since they aren't as impartial as the articles. A. viewpoint B. editorial C. perspective D. belief

19. She took many _______ classes in school to prepare for a life reporting the news around the world.

A. journal B. journalist C. journey

D. journalism

20. The police won't comment on an _______ investigation since they still don't have all the answers.

A. oncoming B. online C. ongoing D. onward

11~15: BADAA 16~20: BCBDC

Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.

21. Do you think twenty-four-hour news channels will ever run out __ things to report about? Correct answer of

22. The local newspaper decided to lead__ the story about the election results. Correct answer with

23. Unfortunately, many people believe that if it's ____print, then it must be true. Correct answer in

24. In the United States, more than seven___ of every ten people own a computer. Correct answer out

25. The music was____ loud that I asked Carl to turn it down. Correct answer so 26. I generally don't believe something unless I can see it ____ my own eyes. Correct answerwith

27. Eventually, the killer was caught____ the police, but it wasn't soon enough. Correct answer by

28. I read an article that newspapers and magazines will disappear_____ the future and everything will be online. Correct answer in

29. When I lived abroad, I was forced to turn _____the Internet to stay current with the news. Correct answer to

30. It's nice to know that people still read real books in spite ______ new technology like e-books and digital downloads. Correct answer of Part II: Banked Cloze

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

I've found that I can make a pretty good living as an online journalist. I submit articles to several different (31)____ and I also write regular updates to my own (32)___. In China alone, that's more than one (33)___ potential readers!

I carry my (34)___ computer with me wherever I go, just in case something happens and I need to report on it. Many days I just write about minor events, but you never know when something truly (35)____ will happen. (36)_____, when something big does happen, you need to be quick and get the story in first. Other reporters can sometimes be (37)_____ and try to steal the big stories. If you're too slow, you'll definitely miss out.

For example, I was drinking coffee one morning at a local café when I saw a police (38)____ speed down the street. The reporter in me got curious, so I quickly hopped in my car to follow the police. Was I ever (39)____ to find out that the person the police were chasing was a famous movie star! I was the first person to report the arrest and it really helped my career. Reader (40)____ on my blog was overwhelmingly positive and I almost doubled the number of people visiting my site!

Correct answer (31) websites(32)blog (33)billion(34) laptop (3)momentous (36) moreover (37) ferocious (38) chase (39) startled (40) feedback Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

One of the most memorable days of James's life began as a bright and beautiful morning. In fact, it was one of the most beautiful days James could ever remember. He went to work as usual in downtown Washington, DC and everything seemed normal. However, during his 9:00 meeting, something strange happened. The world as he knew it changed forever.

Shortly after 9:30, the entire building shook. James and his coworkers all looked around at each other in nervous wonder. Instantly, the sirens began—police cars, ambulances, fire engines. It seemed to be a never-ending parade of emergency vehicles speeding by his building. You see, James works less than a mile from the Pentagon and the day was September 11, 2001.

Once he found out what happened, James left the building and went out to the streets, along with the rest of the city. Thousands of people were walking through the streets in a haze of disbelief and fear. By this point, everyone had also heard about the World Trade Center in New York and there was a rumor of yet another missing airplane that was headed to Washington. James looked right and saw the Capitol Building. He looked left and saw the Washington Monument and the White House. No place seemed safe.

The subway stopped running and automobile traffic was at a total standstill. There was essentially no way out of the city. In addition, it was difficult to get a working cell phone signal since everyone was trying to make a call at the same time. The bright and beautiful September morning had suddenly and unexpectedly turned into a scene of horror and panic.

James decided that the best thing to do was to walk away from all the famous government buildings and monuments and to find someplace safe to sit and wait. He would eventually find a way home, but he felt the most important thing to do at that moment was to find safety, contact his family, and get more information about what just happened. 41. This style of writing would best be described as _______. A. expository B. argumentative C. narrative D. descriptive

42. Which of the following would make the best title for this story? A. The Day the Subway Stopped Running. B. The Day the World Changed. C. The Day the City Seemed Safe. D. The Day the Streets Closed Down.

43. James felt that no place was safe because _______ and there was still a missing plane. A. there were many emergency vehicles B. the buildings were shaking

C. he couldn't get a cell phone signal

D. he was surrounded by famous buildings

44. Which of the following words best describes the context of this story? A. Historical. B. Sensational.

C. Odd.

D. Ferocious.

45. In the above context, what is meant by \ A. Distinct emotions experienced by only a few people. B. Emotions shared by everyone. C. Unique emotions felt by James.

D. Emotions that seemed impossible at the time. 41~45: CBDAB

Unit test5

Part I: Vocabulary and Structure

Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.

1. There is a(n)___ need for relief aid to victims of the earthquake.Correct answer immediate 2. I felt that he didn't get the ____ he deserved for his role in the peace treaty. Correct answer recognition

3. During times of great uncertainty and struggle, many people appreciate a few moments of true___ relief. Correct answer comic

4. All wars create a(n) ____amount of damage in the affected countries. Correct answer considerable

5. The atomic bomb has the ability to destroy all of____ if we're not careful. Correct answer humanity

6. World War II began in 1939 when the German military ___ Poland. Correct answer invaded

7. The government has threatened to take ____ action if the rebels do not withdraw from the area. Correct answer military

8. My grandfather never ____ any emotion when he spoke of his experience during the war. Correct answer displayed

9. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the many ____ troops who fought and died with bravery during World War II. Correct answer combat

10. \demanded. Correct answer childish

11. If you___ the truth, your trial will be difficult; it's best to just honestly answer all questions. Correct answer conceal

12. There is a(n) ____ in her contract which specifies when she will be paid. Correct answer clause

13. Freedom of speech is the ____ of a solid democracy. Correct answer foundation

14. The ceremony was held to honor war veterans who displayed amazingly____ deeds on the battlefield. Correct answer heroic

15. The ____ made by American colonists in 1776 ultimately led to their independence from Great Britain. Correct answer declaration

16. Unfortunately, we don't live in a(n) ____ world, so there will always be disagreements and conflict. Correct answe ideal

17. The general went on a top secret ____ into enemy territory. Correct answer mission