大学英语3练习题及答案

self-worth, then the problem is beyond individuality. The problem becomes teens' lack of self-esteem, contributing to their need to conform. People conform to blend in and go unnoticed.

If society could implement programs to teach kids self-esteem, then lack of individuality would no longer be an issue. Teen suicide rates would probably decrease, too. If teenagers are comfortable with who they are, then suicide would not be such an oft-chosen option. Teaching individuality would lessen the pressure on teens to fit in, and would create a healthier society.

Lack of individuality plagues society as a whole. Those who have the courage and confidence to express themselves are the \made up of black and white, it is good to throw a hint of the rainbow in every once in a while just for kicks and self-esteem.

1) The underlined phrase ―stood out‖ refers to__A___. A. be unique in character B. endure hardships

C. be noticeable by queer looks D. get up from some places

2) Teens want to be considered ―cool‖ because__B___.

A. they believe media would teach them how to be themselves

B. they tend to imitate theirs idols of television celebrities who usually represent social fashion C. they want to be different from the others D. they want to step into a healthier society 3) Teaching individuality would __D___. A. let them pay more attention to health B. stop teens’ dream of being cool C. increase the peer pressure

D. help teens to express themselves and build up a sense of self-worth 4) It is implied in the passage that __B___.

A. peer pressure for being cool indirectly leads to teens’ suicide B. teens tend to choose suicide because they can’t find self-value C. teens tend to look alike in appearance D. teens are confident to express themselves 5) This passage can be titled as __A___. A. Harms of Individuality. B. Individuality and Suicide.

C. Being Cool Endangers Individuality. D. How to Build up Self-esteem.

Passage 7

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Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and brings forth a different answer from every man

who hears these words.Some feel proud when they receive the news, while others worry, wondering

whether they will be good fathers.Although there are some men who like children and may have had

considerable experience with them, others do not particularly care for children and spend little time with them.Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time.For other

couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have accepted willingly or unwillingly.

Whatever the reaction to the birth of a child, it is obvious that the shift from the role of husband to that

of father is a difficult task.Yet, unfortunately, few attempts have been made to educate fathers in this

remobilization process.Although numerous books have been written about American mothers, only

recently has literature focused on the role of a father.

It is argued by some writers that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not nearly as great as the transition the wife must make to the mother's role.The mother's role seems to require complete

transformation in daily routine and highly innovative adaptation；on the other hand, the father's role is less demanding and immediate.However, even though we mentioned the fact that growing number of women

are working outside the home, the father is still thought by many as the breadwinner in the household.

1. According to the author, being a father___C_____.

A. brings a feeling of excitement to males B. has a different meaning for those who have daughters

C. makes some men feel proud and others uneasy D. means nothing but more responsibilities 2. It is stated in the passage that____A____. A. some couples are not prepared to have a child B. young couples do not like children at all

C. young couples do not have much time to take care of their children D. many couples look forward to having a boy as their first child 3.In the third paragraph, the author ___D____.

A. criticizes (批评) fathers for not taking enough responsibilities in bringing up their children B. excuses the American writers for ignoring the difficulties of being a father C. supports the idea that the chief role of a father is to earn money for the family

D. complains about the lack of social program to help husbands get used to the role of a father 4. The transition to the mother's role requires that the wife___B_____. A. change her lifestyle in a highly innovative way

B. make a complete change in her everyday life to deal with the new situation C. stay at home to take care of the baby

D. help her husband in his remobilization process

5. Some writers argue that with respect to the change of roles, fathers, compared with mothers, __A____.

A. have to shoulder more burdens

B. have to make more difficult adaptations C. have an easier job to do

D. can usually do a better job

Passage 8

Perhaps the most amazing thing to come out of kinesics, the study of body movement, was suggested by Professor Ray Birdwhistell. He believes that physical appearance is often culturally programmed. In other words, we learn our looks – we are not born with them. A baby has generally unformed facial ( 脸部的) features. A baby, according to Birdwhistell, learns where to set eyebrows by looking at those around – family and friends.

This helps explain why the people of some regions of the United States look so much alike. New Englanders or southerners have certain common facial characteristics that cannot be explained by genetics (遗传学). The exact shape of the mouth is not set at birth. It is learned later. In fact, the final mouth shape is not formed until well into adolescence (青春期). A husband and wife together for a long time often come to look somewhat alike. We learn our looks from those around us.

This is perhaps why in a single country there are areas where people smile more than those in other areas. In the United States, for example, the South is the part where people smile most frequently. In New England they smile less, and in the western part of New York State still less. Many southerners find cities such as New York cold and unfriendly, partly because people on Madison Avenue smile less than people on Peach Tree Street in Atlanta, Georgia. People in densely populated urban areas also tend to smile and greet each other in public less than do people in rural areas and small towns.

1. What does the passage mainly say about babies? A A) Babies copy their facial features from their parents. B) They always look at people around them. C) Their facial features are formed after birth. D) They have different facial features.

2. How does the writer feel about Prof. Birdwhistell’s conclusion? A A) He is very surprised but believes it. B) He is quite worried about it C) He is rather doubtful about it. D) He is puzzled about it.

3. What does the passage tell us about the mouth shape? C A) New Englanders and southerners have similar mouth shape. B) Husband and wife usually share their mouth shape.

C) People living close together may have similar mouth shape. D) It takes a few years to shape the mouth.

4. Which group of the people in the US look most unfriendly according to the passage? A A) People in the city of New York. B) People in western rural areas. C) People in the city of Atlanta. D) People in southern states.

5. What is the main idea of the passage? D

A) People in rural areas and small towns are usually more friendly. B) Both babies and adults learn from their environment.

C) Genetics cannot explain certain common facial characteristics.

D) Physical appearance is learned after birth.

Passage 9

Testing has replaced teaching in most public schools. My own children’s school week is focused on pretests, drills, tests, and retests. I believe that my daughter Erica, who gets excellent marks, has never read a chapter of any of her school textbooks all the way through. And teachers are often heard to state proudly and openly that they teach to the state test.

Teaching to the test is a curious phenomenon. Instead of deciding what skills students ought to learn, helping students learn them, and then using some sensible methods of assessment (评估) to discover whether students have mastered the skills, teachers are encouraged to reverse the process. First one looks at a test. Then one draws the skills needed not to master, say, reading, but to do well on the test. Finally, the test skills are taught.

The ability to read or write or calculate might imply the ability to do reasonably well on standard tests. However, neither reading nor writing develops simply through being taught to take tests. We must be careful to avoid mistaking preparation for a test of a skill with the acquisition of that skill. Too many discussions of basic skills make this fundamental confusion because people are test obsessed rather than concerned with the nature and quality of what is taught.

Recently many schools have faced with what could be called the crisis of comprehension or, in simple terms, the phenomenon of students with grammar skills still being unable to understand what they read. These students are good at test taking, but they have little or no experience reading or thinking, and talking about what they read. They are taught to be so concerned with grade that they have no time or ease of mind to think about meaning, and reread things if necessary. 1. What does the writer say about his daughter? C A) She teaches in a middle school. B) She reads many good books. C) She does well on tests.

D) She is proud of her way of learning.

2. What are students encouraged to do nowadays at school? B A) To master basic reading skills. B) To learn how to deal with tests. C) To read well in order to pass tests. D) To master all kinds of skills.

3. Which of the following statements would the writer agree with the most? A A) The nature and quality of subjects are more important than marks on them. B) Teachers should force students to learn to red and write and calculate well. C) Good preparation for standard tests is necessary for students. D) Most students are clear about how to acquire basic skills. 4. What do students do when they are test obsessed? A A) They pay attention only to tests. B) They hate tests very much.

C) They try to avoid rereading things. D) They often join in discussion.

5. What kind of students does the writer dislike most? D A) Students with poor test marks and without creative thinking.