电大大学英语B(Test 5)

Test 5

第一部分：交际用语（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答案题卡上的相应字母涂黑。示例[A] [B] [C] [D] 1. — How was your trip to London, Jane? — _______

A. Oh, wonderful indeed. B. I went there alone. C. The guide showed me the way. D. By plane and by bus. 2. — Hey, Tom, what’s up? — _______

A. Yes, definitely! B. Oh, not much. C. What is happening in you life? D. You are lucky. 3. — Do you mind my smoking here? — ______

A. No, thanks. B. Yes, I do. C. Yes, I’d rather not. D. Good idea. 4. — David injured his leg playing football yesterday. — Really? ______ A. Who did that? B. What’s wrong with him? C. How did that happen? D. Why was he so careless? 5. — This box is too heavy for me to carry upstairs. — _______

A. You may ask for help. B. Let me give you a hand. C. Please do me a favor. D. I’d come to help 6. — How are you feeling? — Much better. _______

A. Thanks for coming to see me. B. You look great. C. You are so kind. D. Don’t mention it. 7. — Oh, Betty, we will be having a buffet party next Saturday, and we’d like you to join us. — _______, Susan. What’s the occasion? What time do you want me to come? A. I’d love to B. No way C. By no means D. I’m afraid not 8. — Tomorrow is my birthday. — _______

A. Oh, I have no idea. B. I’m glad you like it. C. Many happy returns of the day! D. You must be very happy.

9. — Could you be so kind as to turn down that rock “n” roll? I’m preparing for tomorrow’s exam. — _______

A. It’s none of your business. B. What are you doing? C. Sure. Sorry to disturb you. D. No, I don’t think so. 10. — Are you getting a new flat this year?

— _______ I can’t afford to pay my bills, let alone buy a new flat. A. Without question. B. You must be joking. C. Good idea! D. Are you sure?

1-5: ABBCB 6-10: AACCB

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第二部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）此部分共有3篇短文，每篇短文后有5个问题。请从每个问题后的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母涂黑。示例[A] [B] [C] [D]

Passage 1

Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one’s own. Then, in the country one can really get away from the noise and hurry of busy working lives. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one’s free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has got the reward together with those who have shared the secret of Nature.

Some people, however, take no interest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight’s (two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night. 11. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. People who love Nature prefer to live outside the city.

B. All the people who work in London prefer to live in the country.

C. Some people enjoying city life prefer to work and live inside London.

D. Many nature lovers, though working in London, prefer to live outside the city.

12. With the same money needed for _______, one can buy a little house with a garden in the country. A. getting a small flat with a garden B. having a small flat with a garden C. renting a small flat without a garden D. buying a small flat without a garden 13. When the garden is in blossom, the one _______ has been rewarded. A. living in the country B. having spent time working in the garden C. having a garden of his own D. having been digging, planting and watering 14. People who think happiness lies in the city life would feel that _______ if they had to live outside London. A. their life was meaningless B. their life was invaluable C. they didn’t deserve a happy life D. they were not worthy of their happy life 15. The underlined phrase get away from in the 3rdparagraph refers to _______. A. deal with B. do away with C. escape from D. prevent from

11-15: BCBAC

Passage 2

By definition, heroes and heroines are men and women distinguished by uncommon courage, achievements, and self-sacrifice made most for the benefits of others-they are people against whom we measure others. They are men and women recognized for shaping our nation’s consciousness and development as well as the lives of those who admire them. Yet, some people say that ours is an age where true heroes and heroines are hard to come by, where the very idea of heroism is something beyond us – an artifact of the past. Some maintain, that because the Cold War is over and because America is at peace, our age is essentially an unheroic one. Furthermore, the overall crime rate is down, poverty has been eased by a strong and growing economy, and advances continue to

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be made in medical science.

Cultural icons are hard to define, but we know them when we see them. They are people who manage to go beyond celebrity（明星）, who are legendary, who somehow manage to become mythic. But what makes some figures icons and others mere celebrities? That’s hard to answer. In part, their lives have the quality of a story to tell. For instance, the beautiful young Diana Spencer who at 19 married a prince, renounced marriage and the throne, and died at the moment she found true love. Good looks certainly help. So does a special indefinable charm, with the help of the media. But nothing confirms an icon more than a tragic death – such as Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Princess Diana. 16. The passage mainly deals with _______. A. life and death B. heroes and heroines C. heroes and icons D. icons and celebrities 17. Heroes and heroines are usually _______. A. courageous B. good example to follow C. self-sacrificing D. all of the above 18. Which of the following statements is wrong?

A. Poverty in America has been eased with the economic growth. B. Superstars are famous for being famous. C. One’s look can contribute to being famous.

D. Heroes and heroines can only emerge in war times.

19. Beautiful young Diana Spencer found her genuine love _______. A. when she was 19 B. when she became a princess C. just before her death D. after she gave birth to a prince 20. What is more likely to set an icon’s status? A. Good looks. B. Tragic and early death. C. Personal attraction. D. The quality of one’s story.

16-20: CDDCB

Passage 3

Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious。 that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making?Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?

It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people. A person’s conception of himself or herself is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and they way a person behaves affects other people’s reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.

Shy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing “the right thing.”Shy people are very sensitive to criticism。 they feel it confirms their feelings of inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliment with a statement like this one, “You’re just saying that to make me feel good. I know it’s not true.”It is clear that while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.

Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient efforts in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand with a lack of self-esteems, it is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths.

Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Let’s not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.

21. What does the author try to prove by citing “what kind of impression am I making?”

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A. Shy people benefit from their caring about their appearance.

B. People’s shyness made them care too much about their appearance and actions. C. It’s natural that shy people don’t believe other’s compliments. D. Shy people think they are different from others. 22. According to the writer, self-awareness is _______. A. a good quality B. the cause of unhappiness C. harmful to people D. a weak point of shy people 23. When being praised, shy people feel that it is _______. A. good B. unreal C. very reasonable D. harmful

24. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Shyness helps us to develop our potential. B. Shyness enables us to understand ourselves better. C. Shyness can block our chances for a rich life.

D. Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteem.

25. It can be inferred from the passage that shy people _______. A. should find more of their weakness B. should understand themselves in the right way C. had better ignore their weakness D. can get rid of their shyness while maintaining low self-esteem

21-25: BABCB

第三部分：词汇与结构（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

此部分共有20个未完成的句子，针对每个句子中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母涂黑。示例[A] [B] [C] [D] 26. The manager will not _______ us to use his car. A. have B. let C. agree D. allow 27. _______ her and then try to copy what she does. A. Mind B. See C. Stare at D. Watch 28. Will you _______ me a favor, please? A. do B. make C. bring D. give 29. It’s bad _______ for you to smoke in the public places where smoking is not allowed. A. behavior B. action C. manner D. movement

30. — It’s a good idea. But who’s going to _______ the plan? —I think John and Peter will. A. carry out B. get through C. take in D. set aside

31. Before the final examination, some students have shown _______ of tension. They even have trouble in sleeping. A. anxiety B. marks C. signs D. remarks

32. The problem is not _______ so easy as you think. It’s far from being settled. A. hardly B. almost C. nearly D. scarcely

33. — It’s time to tidy your room, Harry!

— See the tidy room, Mum! _______ is where it should be. A. Something B. Anything C. Everything D. Nothing

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