Part I 日常会话
1. – Hello, may I talk to the headmaster now?--
A. Sorry, he is busy at the moment B. No, you can’t C. Sorry, you can’t D. I don’t know
2. -- Do you think I could borrow your dictionary?--
A. Yes, you may borrow B. Yes, go onC. Yes, help yourself D. It doesn’t matter 3. -- Is that Mr Robert Lee?--
A. Yes, Lee speaking. B. Hello, what do you want? C. Sorry, speaking. D. I don’t know.
4. – Excuse me, sir. Where is Dr. Brown’s office?--
A. You can’t ask me B. Pardon? I have no idea C. Please don’t say so D. Sorry, I don’t know, but you can ask the man over there
5. – Mary, your dress is really beautiful. How is John?--
A. Thank you very much B. No, no, John is not badC. Thank you. He is fine D. Don’t say that. It’s ugly. John is good
6. – What can I do for you, madam?-- .
A. I want a kilo of applesB. You can go your own way C. Thanks D. Excuse me. I’m busy
7. – I’d like to take you to the coffee house on the corner.-
A. Thank you. You shouldn’t do that B. Thanks, I’d like to go with youC. No, you can’t say soD. No, no. You can’t do that
8. – Do you mind telling me where you’re from?--
A. Certainly. I’m from London B. Sure. I was born in LondonC. Not really, you can do it D. Certainly not. I’m from London
9. – May I see the menu, please?--
A. That is the menu, sir. B. Yes, please go on.C. Here you are, sir. D. Of course, sir.
10. – I was worried about chemistry, but Mr Brown gave me an A !-- . A. Don’t worry about it B. Congratulations! That’s a difficult courseC. Mr Brown is very good D. Good luck to you!
1. – Would you like to have dinner with us this evening?--
A. OK, but I have to go to a meeting now B. No, I can’tC. I’d love to, but this evening I have to go to the airport to meet my parentsD. I don’t know 2. – Hi, is Mary there, please?--
A. Hold on. I’ll get her. B. No, she isn’t here. C. Yes, she lives here. D. Yes, what do you want?
3. – Please help yourself to the fish.-- .
A. Thanks, but fish doesn’t agree with me B. Sorry, I can’t help C. I don’t like fish D. No, I can’t
4. – Hurry up, please, or I’ll be late.-- .
A. Sorry sir, but the traffic is thick now B. Well, it’s alright, sir C. How can you say that, sir? D. Oh, we are going the right way
5. – Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the airport? -- A. Don’t ask thatB. Sorry, I’m a stranger hereC. No, I can’t say thatD. No, you’re driving too fast
6. – How about going to the cinema tonight, Jane? --
A. I don’t think soB. I’m sorry. I have to drive my mother home tonightC. Never mind D. Take it easy
7. – Are you ready to order desert, please?-- .
A. Yes, please B. Please don’t order it C. No, don’t mention itD. Yes, I’d like to have some chocolate cake
8. – Did Tom tell you to water the flowers?-- .
A. No. And so did I B. No. And neither did I C. He did. And so I did D. He did. And so do I 9. – Shall we sit up here on the grass or down there near the water?-- . A. I’d rather stay here if you don’t mindB. Sorry, I don’t like neither C. Certainly, why not D. Yes, we like these two places
10. – Would you mind changing seats with me?-- .
A. Yes, you can B. Of course, I like to C. No, I don’t mind D. Certainly, please do
1. –Oh, sorry to bother you.-- .
A.That’s okayB.No, you can’tC.That’s good D. Oh, I don’t know 2. – Good morning, Dr Johnson’s office. Can I help you?--
A. Speaking, please B. I’d like to make an appointment, pleaseC. Yes, go on D. No, you can’t
3. – We are going to have a dancing party tonight. Would you like to join us?-- A. I’m afraid not. Because I have an appointment with my dentist tonightB. Of course not. I have no ideaC. No, I can’tD. That’s all set
4. –Excuse me. I don’t want to interrupt you but„--
A. Can I help you? B. Certainly, how dare you?C. It’s quite all right D. Yes, you did
5. – You have lovely children.-- .
A. No, no, no. They are not B. Oh, no, noC. You’re talking too much D. Thanks
6. Can I help you with your suitcase?- .
A. I have no idea B. No, no. I can carry it myselfC. That’s a good idea D. Thank you. I can manage myself
7. – Can you come over for dinner with us?-- .
A. I’d like to but I have a meeting tonightB. It doesn’t matterC. No, I don’t likeD. Oh, that sounds well
8. – Good night and thanks again. -- .
A. You can’t say that B. No, no. It’s what I can doC. How can you say that? D. Good night
9. – Oh, I’m sorry. But I promise I’ll be careful next time.--
A. It’s nothing at all B. Oh, never mind. It doesn’t matterC. Thank you D. There are no questions
10. – Could I use your dictionary for a moment?-- . A. It’s wellB. It doesn’t matterC. By all meansD. I have no idea 1. – Can you turn down the radio, please?-- .
A. Oh, I know B. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize it was that loudC. I’ll keep it down next timeD. Please forgive me
2. – These are certainly beautiful flowers. Thank you so much.-- A. No, no. It’s nothing B. You are welcomeC. Yes, I agree D. Yes, I think so, too
3. – Hi, Sam, I think you did a good job.--
A.Thank youB.Don’t mention itC.Not at allD. I did it quite badly 4. – Good morning, sir. May I help you? -- . A. No, I don’t buy anything B. No, I don’t need your helpC. Yes, I need some sugarD. Oh, no. That’s OK
5. – Could you help me with my homework , please? --
A. No, no way B. No, I couldn’t C. No, I can’t D. Sorry I can’t. I have to go to a meeting right now
6. – Why don’t you travel to New York on vacation?--
A. I don’t want to goB. Excuse me, because I can’tC. I want to, but I haven’t got enough money D. Because I’m going to school today
7. –Would you like to go fishing with us now?-- .
A. No, I don’t likeB. It sounds interesting but I have lots of homework to doC. I won’t tell you D. Oh, it is well
8. – Could I speak to John Harris, please?-- . A. Oh, how are you?B. I’m JohnC. I’m listening D. Speaking
9. – Congratulations! You won the first prize in today’s speech contest. -- .
A. Yes, I beat the othersB. No, no, I didn’t do it wellC. Thank you D. It’s a pleasure
10. – Can I have a look at your passport?-- . A. It is hereB. Here it is C. Here you are D. No, you can’t
1. –Hello, may I talk to the manager about the price?--
A. Sorry, he is out at the moment B. No, you can’tC. Sorry, you can’tD. I don’t know
2. – Can I borrow your camera for a couple of days?--
A. Yes, you may borrow B. Yes, go onC. Sure, here you are. Enjoy your journeyD. It doesn’t matter
3. – Mr. Chairman, could I raise a point about the plan?--
A. Yes, Dr Chosuk B. I think so, eitherC. Yes, I hope not D. No, I have no idea 4. – Sorry to interrupt, but can you give me another copy of the handout?-- .
A. No, of course not B. CertainlyC. I’m sorry to hear thatD. By no means, but it’s impossible
5. – Do you mind if I join you?-- .
A.I’m very happy to do so B.Never mindC.Please doD.Oh,I can’t
6. – My grandmother’s taken ill and I’ve got to go down to the hospital.-- .
A. We’re going to the same placeB. Very sorry to hear it, I hope it’s nothing seriousC. Really?D. Let me go with you
7. – Well done. Congratulations on your success.-- A. Thank you very muchB. Oh, no, noC. No, I didn’t do very wellD. Sorry , I couldn’t do any better
8. – That man alone over there---who is he? -- .
A. He is a student B. He is Doctor Took C. A driver, I suppose D. He’s drunk 9. – Well, it’s getting late. I must be going. Thank you again for inviting me to the party. --
A. Oh, it’s so late B. Thank you for comingC. Oh, so soon?D. I really had a happy time
10. – I want to go to New York. What’s the fare? --
A. Pardon me? B. I’m sorryC. Yes, I don’t understand D. I’m not understanding
1. – Can I help you with the bag?-- .
A. No, no. I can take it myself B. Thank youC. Sorry, you can’t D. No, I’m all right
2. – Hello, I’d like to speak to Mark, please.-- .
A. Yes, I’m Mark B. This is Mark speakingC. It’s me here D. This is me 3. – Can you go out with us for dinner this evening? -- A. No, I already have plansB.Thanks a lot, but I’m busy tonightC. No, I really don’t like being with you D. I’m ill, so I shouldn’t go out for dinner
4. – Sorry, I must be leaving now, because there’s a meeting.-- A. Oh, no, you can’tB. Yes, you can leave if you likeC. Do you really have to go? Couldn’t you at least stay for another cup of tea? D. Oh, no. I don’t understand 5. – I’d like to book a flight to Shanghai, please.--
A. No, of course notB. Do you mind if I said no?C. Yes, sir, single or return? D. You can’t. We are busy
6. – Excuse me, is this the right direction for the school?--
A. Well, no, you’re going in the wrong directionB. No, don’t ask meC. No, I don’t knowD. Don’t go this way
7. – May I see your tickets and passports, please?-- A.No, you can’t B.Yes,you canC.Here they are D.No,,they are mine
8. – Do you mind if I take a couple of hours off this afternoon?-- A. Never mind B. Ok, but what for?C. Yes, please help yourself D. Yes, but I don’t care
9. – Hello, is that Shanghai Airlines?-- . A. Yes, can I help you? B. Yes, what do you want?C. Yes, you’re rightD. Yes, right number
10. – Sorry, I kept you waiting.-- .
A. I’m sadB. I don’t careC. That’s all right. There’s no hurry D. No, not at all
全国高校网络教育大学英语统考（B）试题及答案(2)
Part I I 阅读理解（1） Passage 1
There are stories about two U.S. presidents, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, which attempt to explain the American English term OK. We don’t know if
either story is true, but they are both interesting. The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had very little education. In fact, he had difficulty reading and writing. When important papers came to Jackson, he tried to read them and then had his assistants explain what they said. If he approved of a paper, he would write “all correct” on it. The problem was that he didn’t know how to spell, so what he really wrote was “ol korekt”. After a while, he shortened that term to “OK”.
The second explanation is based on the place where President Van Buren was born, Kinderhook, New York. Van Bruen’s friends organized a club to help him become President. They called the club the Old Kinderhook Club, and anyone who supported Van Buren was called “OK”.
11. The author .
A. believes both of the stories B. doesn’t believe a word of the storiesC. is
not sure whether the stories are true D. is telling the stories just for fun
12. According to the passage, President Jackson .
A. couldn’t draw up any documents at all B. didn’t like to read important papers by himself C. often had his assistants sign documents for himD. wasn’t good at reading, writing or spelling
13. According to the first story, the term “OK” .
A. was approved of by President Jackson B. was the title of some official documentsC. was first used by President JacksonD. was an old way to spell
“all correct”
14. According to the second story, the term “OK” .
A. was the short way to say “Old Kinderhook Club”B. meant the place where President Van Buren was bornC. was the name of Van Buren’s clubD. was used to call Van Buren’s supporters in the election
15.According to the second story, the term “OK” was first used A. by Van BurenB. in a presidential electionC. to organize the Old Kinderhook Club D. by the members of the “Old Kinderhook Club”
Passage 2
Although the United States covers so much land and the land produces far more food than the present population needs, its people are by now almost entirely an urban society. Less than a tenth of the people are engaged in agriculture and forestry(林业), and most of the rest live in or around towns, small and large. Here the traditional picture is changing: every small town may still be very like other small towns, and the typical small
townmay represent a widely accepted view of the country, but most
Americans do not live in small towns any more. Half the population now lives in some thirty metropolitan areas(large cities with their suburbs ) of more than a million people each – a large proportion than in Germany or English, let alone France. The statistics(统计) of urban and rural population should be treated with caution because so many people who live in areas classified as rural travel by car to work in a nearby town each day. As the rush to live out of town continues, rural areas within reach of towns are gradually filled with houses, so that it is hard to say at what moment a piece of country becomes a suburb. But more and more the typical American lives in a metropolitan rather than a small town environment.
16. If now America has 250 million people, how many of them are engaged in agriculture and forestry?
A. About 25 million.B. More than 25 millionC. Less than 25 millionD. Less than 225 million
17. Which of the following four countries has the smallest proportion of people living in metropolitan areas?
A. the United States. B. Germany C. France. D. England
18. What’s the meaning of the word “metropolitan” in the middle of the passage? A. Of a large city with its suburbs.B. Of small and large towns.C. Of urban areas. D.
Of rural areas.
19. According to the passage, what can we learn about small towns in the United States?
A. Most small towns become gradually crowded.B. Small towns are still similar to each other.C.As the traditional picture is changing, towns are different.D. Small towns are turning into large cities.
20. Why is it hard to say when a piece of country becomes a suburb?
A. Because they are the same.B. Because the rush takes place too quickly.C. Because the process is gradual.D.Because more and more Americans live in
metropolitan areas. Passage 3
If we were asked exactly what we were doing a year ago, we should probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we had kept a book and had written in it an account of what we did each day, we should be able to give an answer to the question.
It is the same in history. Many things have been forgotten because we do not have any written account of them. Sometimes men did keep a record of the most important happenings in their country, but often it was destroyed by fire or in a war. Sometimes there was never any written record at all because the people of that time and place did not know how to write. For example, we know a good deal about the people who lived in China 4,000 years ago, because they could write and leave written records for those who lived after them. But we know almost nothing about the people who lived even 200 years ago in central Africa, because they had not learned to write.
Sometimes, of course, even if the people cannot write, they may know something of the past. They have heard about it from older people, and often songs and dances and stories have been made about the most important happenings, and these have been sung and acted and told for many
generations. For most people are proud to tell what their fathers did in the past. This we may call ‘remembered history’. Some of it has now been written down. It is not so exact or so valuable to us as written history is, because words are much more easily changed when used again and again in speech than when copied in writing. But where there are no written records, such spoken stories are often very helpful.
21. Which of the following ideas is not suggested in the passage? A.“Remembered history”, compared with written history, is less
reliable.B. Written records of the past play the most important role in our learning of the human history.C. A written account of our daily activities helps us to be able to answer many questions.D. Where there are no written records, there is no history.
22. We know very little about the central Africa 200 years ago because A. there was nothing worth being written down at that timeB. the people there ignored the importance of keeping a recordC. the written records were perhaps destroyed by a fireD. the people there did not know how to write
23. “Remembered history” refers to .
A. history based on a person’s imaginationB.stories of important happenings passed down from mouth to mouthC.songs and danced about the most important eventsD.both B and C
24. “Remembered history” is regarded as valuable only when
A. it is written down B. no written account is availableC. it proves to be true D. people are interested in it
25. The passage suggests that we could have learned much more about our past than we do now if the ancient people had
A. kept a written record of every past event B. not burnt their written records in warsC. told exact stories of the most important happeningsD. made more
songs and dances Passage 1
When Mrs. Joseph Groeger died recently in Vienna, Austria, people asked the question, “Why did she live to be 107?” Answers were provided by a survey conducted among 148 Viennese men and women who had reached the age of 100. Somewhat surprising was the fact that the majority had lived most of their lives in cities. In spite of the city’s image as an unhealthy place, city living often provides benefits that country living can lack. One factor seems to be important to the longevity of those interviewed.
This factor is exercise. In the cities it is often faster to walk short distances than to wait for a bus. Even taking public transportation often
requires some walking. Smaller apartment houses have no elevators, and so people must climb stairs. City people can usually walk to local supermarkets. Since parking spaces are hard to find, there is often no alternative to walking.
On the other hand, those who live in the country and suburbs do not have to walk every day. In fact, the opposite is often true. To go to school, work, or almost anywhere else, they must ride in cars. 11. The Vienna survey may help to explain .
A. the complaints of people in apartment housesB. the cause of Mrs. Groeger’s deathC. the longevity of people like Mrs. Groeger D. the image of cities in general
12. The purpose of the second paragraph is to list some
A. benefits of walking B. occasions for walking in city lifeC. comments made by city people D. problems of city living
13. To reach the third floor of a building, it would probably be most healthful .
A. to take the elevator B. to walk up the stairsC. to ride in a car D. to find an alternative to walking
14. People who live in the country probably do more driving than walking because .
A.they don’t live near business areasB.they don’t need the exerciseC. they never have parking problemsD. they can’t afford to take the bus 15. A conclusion that can be drawn from this passage is that A. air pollution is not serious B. anyone can live to be 107C. country people should move to the cityD. walking is healthful exercise Passage 2
For any Englishman, there can never be any discussion as to who is the world’s greatest dramatist. Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him: that of William Shakespeare. Every Englishman has some knowledge, however slight, of the work of our greatest writer. All of us use words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings that have become part of the common property of the English-speaking people. Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we used, rather like the old lady who was taken to see a performance of Hamlet and complained that it was full of well- known proverbs and quotations.
Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, makes full use of the great resources of the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal use of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand. There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare used it. Such a study is well worth the effort (it is not, of course, recommended to beginners) even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since
Shakespeare’s day.
16. English people .
A. have never discussed who is the world’s greatest dramatistB.never discuss any issue concerning the world’s greatest dramatistC. are sure who is the world’s greatest dramatistD. do not care who is the world’s greatest dramatist 17. Every Englishman knows .
A. more or less about ShakespeareB. Shakespeare, but only slightlyC. all Shakespeare’s writingsD. only the name of the greatest English writer 18. Which of the following is true?
A. We use all the words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings.B. Shakespeare’s writings have become the property of those who are learning to speak English.C. It is likely to be true that people often do not know the origins of the words they use.D.All the words people use are taken from the writings of Shakespeare. 19. What does the word “proverb ” mean?
A. Familiar sayings. B. Shakespeare’s plays.C. Complaints. D. Actors and actresses. 20. Why is it worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English? A. English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare’s timeB. By doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language.C. English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare’s timeD. Beginners may have difficulty learning some aspects of English usage 全国高校网络教育大学英语统考（B）试题及答案(3)
Part I I 阅读理解（2） Passage 3
Trees are useful to man in three very important ways: they provide him wood and other
products; they give him shade; and they help to prevent drought (干旱) and floods.
Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important. In his eagerness to draw quick profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers. Two thousand years ago, a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire but, without its trees, its soil became bare and poor. When the empire fell to pieces, the country found itself faced by floods and starvation.
Even where a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult sometimes to make the people realize this. They cut down the trees but are too careless to plant and look after new trees. So, unless the government has a good system of control, or can educate the people, the forests slowly disappear.
This does not only mean that there will be fewer trees. The results are even more serious: for where there are trees, their roots break the soil
up, allowing the rain to sink in, and also bind the soil. This prevents the soil from being washed away. But where there are no trees, the rain falls on hard ground and flows away on the surface, and this causes floods and the rain carries away the rich topsoil in which crops grow. When all the topsoil is gone, nothing remains but worthless desert.
21. Trees are useful to man mainly in three ways, the most important of which is that they can .
A.keep him from the hot sunshineB. enable him to build warshipsC. make him draw quick profit from themD. protect him from droughts and floods 22. It’s a great pity that .
A. man is only interested in building empiresB. man is eager to profit from treesC. man hasn’t realized the importance of trees to himD. man hasn’t found out that he has lost all trees
23. Sooner or later the forests will disappear .
A. unless a country has a plenty supply of treesB. unless people stop cutting down their treesC. unless all people are taught the importance of planting treesD. unless the government punishes those who cut trees instead of planting them
24. The word “bind” in Paragraph 5 means “ ”.
A.to wash away B.to make wetC.to make stay togetherD.to improve 25. When there is a heavy rain, trees can help to prevent floods, as they can .
A. keep rain from falling down to soft groundB. cause the soil to allow rainwater to sink inC. prevent the soil from being washed awayD. make the topsoil stick together Passage 1
Dr. Harvey Gates, the noted scientist, might never have discovered the Kamron lizard(蜥蜴)in Blovia, if it had not been for a childhood accident. As a boy, he was determined to become a baseball player, but when he broke his arm in practice at the age of fourteen and was forced to stay off the playing field for a while, he took notice of the natural world around him
and liked what he saw.
After he had recovered from his injury, he caught a squirrel and raised it as a pet. Soon he was bringing home snakes and other creatures from the woods near
his school.
In 1962, he entered Blakeford College and majored in biology. By 1966 he had received his Bachelor of Science degree and two years later at Drysdale University, he received his Doctor of Science degree. It was while he was doing field research for his doctoral studies in South America in 1967 that he discovered and named the Kamron lizard. This animal was different from others of its kind in that it had only four toes on its front feet. In other respects, it was similar to others of the same family. It could change its color and go for long periods without food.
11. Of the four statements, which one best indicates the author’s idea?
A. Dr. Gates is a scientist who can always attract the public attention to his research.B. Dr. Gates is a very famous scientist, though he wanted to be a sportsman at first.C. Dr. Gates is a scientist who always carries a notebook with him wherever he goes.D. Dr. Gates is a very popular for his determination to become a baseball player. 12. In the first paragraph of the passage, the phrase “in practice” means “ ” . A. while doing some practical workB. while studying animalsC. while making up his mind to become a baseball playerD. while playing baseball 13. In the second paragraph, the word “creatures” can best be replaced by “ ”. A. people B. things C. animals D. living things
14. It was that Dr. Gates discovered the Kamron lizard.
A. after he had graduated from Drysdale UniverstityB. right after he had finished his study for the doctor’s degreeC. after he had received his highest degreeD.during the time when he was studying for the doctor’s degree
15. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the Kamron lizard? A. It possesses four toes on its front feet.B. It can live a long while without eating.C. It may go for weeks without drinking.D. It is capable of changing colors. Passage 2
I was due to take my driving test at 11:30 a.m. It was a rainy morning with low clouds and as I approached the driving school at 9:50 a.m., my heart sank. My driving instructor, Stan, said something, trying to drive away my fears,
but I was not impressed.We set off for the test centre with an hour to go. I wanted a run round the test circuit, but we got stuck in a traffic jam, and could only drive no faster than walking.
We arrived at the test centre at 11 am. Stan made me watch a group of six learners emerging from the building with their respective examiners. Their instructors were looking out from two windows. We watched them drive off. They must have been feeling very nervous.
Stan took me round the probable test track, pointing out the traps. The weather became even worse. It seemed to make me feel worse too. I had developed a couldn’t-care-less mood, and was almost calm. We returned to the test centre in time to see the six unfortunates returning. Their nerves must have been in a terrible state.
I sat in the waiting room until six examiners came in tocall out our respective names. Mine showed no emotion as he asked me to go to my car. I showed none either, but the tension began mounting again.
16. On their way to the test center, Stan tried to comfort the author A. but it made the author’s heart sink deeperB. but the words produced no effectC. so that the author could drive to the centre with no fearsD. so that they could prepare for all the traps
17. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Six learners would be tested at the same time.B. The learners were tested in the presence of their instructors.C. None of the six learners passed the test in the end.D. The instructors were as nervous as the
learners. 18. When the author was sitting in the waiting room, he was quite . A. upset B. nervous C. frightened D. relaxed
19. When it was his turn to take the test, the author went to his car with .
A. firm confidence B. mixed emotionsC. increased nervousness D. perfect calmness
20. The passage is mainly about .
A. the influence of bad weather upon a test takerB. the feelings of a learner before his driving testC. the preparations before a driving testD. an unforgettable day Passage 3
The resources of the library can be helpful even when we are doing something very informal, such as trying to devise a better way to measure attitudes toward music or looking for a better way to teach mathematics. The library can be equally helpful when we are doing something very formal, such as writing a dissertation (学位论文) or preparing an article for publication in a professional journal. In either case, our goal should be to use the library as a useful tool to help us understand and solve our problem.
The following sections of this chapter will describe specific resources available in many libraries. In other cases you may be completely
unfamiliar with a resource. Your goal should be to become aware of what is available and to know how to use each of these resources to help you solve the problem they are designed to solve.
When educators have a piece of information that they want to share with their colleagues, they often make this information available in
professional journals or at professional meetings. It would often be useful to have access to such information, and this chapter will describe
the special services that enable us to locate such information. 21. The library resources can be helpful when we .
A. want to find a better way to measure attitudes toward musicB. are preparing a paper for a professional journalC. are writing a dissertation D. All of the above 22. The familiarity of readers with different resources .
A. is more or less the same B. varies slightlyC. differs greatly D. should not be different
23. The author believes that .
A. library resources should be used frequently and completelyB. library resources cannot be made good use of if they are not available to usC. one is supposed to be aware of the library resources that are usually not availableD. one is supposed to have good knowledge and make good use of resources
24. When educators wish to share some information with their colleagues, they often
A.publish it in a professional journalB.attend professional meetingsC. get access
to it in the libraryD. make use of some library services 25. The chapter in question .
A. mainly deals with the ways of dissertation writingB.presents information on publishing papers in professional journals C. introduces some library servicesD. describers some professional meeting Passage 1
Some of the notebooks George Washington kept as a young man are still in existence. They show that he was learning Latin, was very interested in the basics of good behavior in society, and was reading English literature.
At school he seems only to have been interested in mathematics. In fact, his formal education was surprisingly brief for a gentleman, and
incomplete. For unlike other young Virginians of that day, he did not go to the College of William and Mary in the Virginian capital of Williamsburg. In terms of formal training then, Washington contrasts sharply with some other early American Presidents such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In later years, Washington probably regretted his lack of intellectual training. He never felt comfortable in a debate in Congress, or on any subject that had not to do with everyday, practical matters. And because he never learned French and could not speak directly to the French leaders, he did not visit the country he admired so much. Thus,
unlike Jefferson and Adams, he never reached Europe. 11. Why didn’t Washington go to college?
A. His family could not afford it . B. A college education was rather uncommon in his time.C. He didn’t like the young Virginian gentlemen.D. The author doesn’t give any reason.
12. Washington felt uncomfortable in Congress debates because he .
A. lacked practice in public speaking B. felt his education was not good enoughC. didn’t like arguing and debating with peopleD. felt that debating was like intellectual training
13. The reason why Washington didn’t visit France was probably that he . A. didn’t really care about goingB. didn't know French leadersC. couldn’t communicate directly with the French leadersD. was too busy to travel 14. According to the author . A. Washington’s lack of formal education placed him at a disadvantage in later lifeB. Washington should have gone to France even though he could not speak FrenchC. Washington was not as good a president as Adams, Jefferson or MadisonD. Washington was a model for all Virginian gentlemen
15. The main idea of the passage is that Washington’s education . A. was of great variety, covering many subjectsB. was probably equal to those of most young gentlemen of his timeC. may seem poor by modern standards, but was good enough for his timeD. was rather limited for a president 全国高校网络教育大学英语统考（B）试题及答案(4) Part I I 阅读理解（3）
Passage 2
Like most people, I was brought up to look upon life as a process of getting. It was not until in my late thirties that I made this important discovery: giving-away makes life so much more exciting. You need not worry if you lack money. This is how I experimented with giving-away. If an idea for improving the window display of a neighborhood store flashes to me, I step in and make the suggestion to the storekeeper. One discovery I made about
giving-away is that it is almost impossible to give away anything in this world without getting something back, though the return often comes in an unexpected form. One Sunday morning the local post office delivered an important special delivery letter to my home, though it was addressed to me at my office. I wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation. More than a year later I needed a post-office box for a new business I was starting. I was told at the window that there were no boxes left, and that my name would have to go on a long waiting list. As I was about to leave, the postmaster appeared in the doorway. He had overheard our conversation. “Wasn’t it you that wrote us that letter a year ago about delivering a special delivery to your home?” I said yes. “Well, you certainly are going to have a box in this post office if we have to make one for you. You don’t know what a letter like that means to us. We usually get nothing but complaints.”
16. From the passage, we understand that .
A. the author did not understand the importance of giving until he was in late thirtiesB. the author was like most people who were mostly receivers rather than giversC. the author received the same education as most people during his childhoodD. the author liked most people as they look upon life as a process of getting 17. According to the author .
A. giving means you will lack moneyB. the excitement of giving can bring you moneyC. you don’t have to be rich in order to giveD. when you give away money, you will be rich
18. The author would make the suggestion to the storekeeper A. in writing B. in personC. in the window display D. about the neighborhood
19. When the author needed a post-office box, .
A. he had to put his name on a waiting listB. he wrote the postmaster a note of appreciationC. many people had applied for post-office boxes before himD. he asked the postmaster to make one for him
20. In reply to the postmaster’s question, the author said A. it was the special delivery B. it was the post-away boxC. it was the note of appreciation he wrote D. it was he who wrote him a letter a year ago
Passage 3
Children in the United States are exposed to many influences other than
that of their families. Television is the most significant of these influences, because the habit of watching television usually begins before children start attending school.
Parents are concerned about the lack of quality in television programs for children. The degree of violence in many of these shows also worries them. Studies indicate that, when children are exposed to violence, they may become aggressive or insecure.
Parents are also concerned about the commercials that their children see on television. Many parents would like to see fewer commercials during programs for children. And some parents feel that these shows should not have any commercials at all because young minds are not mature enough to deal with the claims made by advertisers.
Educational television has no commercials and has programs for children that many parents approve of. The most famous of these is Sesame Street, which tries to give preschool children a head start in learning the alphabet and numbers. It also tries to teach children useful things about the world in which they live.
Even though most parents and educators give Sesame Street and shows like it high marks for quality, some critics argue that all television, whether educational or not, is harmful to children. These critics feel that the habit of watching hours of television every day turns children into bored and passive consumers of their world rather than encouraging them to become active explorers of it.
21. Which of the following statements is NOT based on the passage? A. Parents are worried about the influence from television on their children.B. Television has much influence on children.C. Both parents and their children like watching educational television.D. Some critics think that television is no good for children.
22. In what ways do children suffer from television? A. They become the victims of social violence.B. They spend hours watching television instead of doing school work.C. The programs make the children lose interest in the world.D. The programs make the children spend too much of their parents’ money.
23. Parents would not like their children to see commercials because . A. they think that their children are not old enough to handle advertisingB. commercials teach children alphabet and numbersC. commercials help to sell productsD. they don’t like commercial
24. Educational television is widely appreciated because A. it does have the same commercials as othersB. it offers programs for both children and their parentsC. many parents like the programs it offers for their childrenD.children can learn some school subjects before they go to school
25. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Watching Too Much Television May Be Harmful to Young MindsB. Television Is More Harmful than EducationalC.Television’s Influence on ChildrenD.More Education Television Passage 1
We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got that great job, did Jerry feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it’s too late. Why do we go wrong about our friends--or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog”. Is he really on your side? If he says, “You’re a lucky guy” or “You’re a lucky gal”, that’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck.
How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says square with the tone of voice? His posture (体态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the
real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake. 11. From the questions in the first paragraph we can learn that the speaker . A. feels happy, thinking of how nice his friends were to himB.feels he may not have “read” his friends’ true feelings correctlyC. thinks it was a mistake to have broken up with his girl friend, HelenD. is sorry that his friends let him down 12. In the second paragraph, the author uses the example of “You’re a lucky dog” to show that .
A. the speaker of this sentence is just being friendlyB. this saying means the same as “You’re a lucky guy” or “You’re a lucky gal”C. sometimes the words used by a speaker give a clue to the feeling behind the wordsD. the word “dog” shouldn’t be used to apply to people 13. This passage tries to tell you how to .
A. avoid mistakes about money and friends B. bring the “dog” bit into our conversationC. avoid mistakes in understanding what people tell youD. keep people friendly without trusting them
14. In listening to a person, the important thing is .
A. to notice his tone, his posture, and the look in his eyesB. listen to how he pronounces his wordsC. to check his words against his manner, his tone of voice, and his postureD. not to believe what he says
15. If you followed the advice of the writer, you would A. be able to get the real meaning of what people say to youB. avoid any mistakes while talking with people who envy youC. not lose real friends who say things that do not please youD. be able to observe people as they
are talking to you Passage 2
Why was Bastille important to the citizens of Paris? The building of the Bastille had been started in 1370 under Charles V. By the seventeenth century it had stopped to be important for defense. Cardinal Richelieu turned it into a prison. It was not an ordinary prison to punish common crimes. Its huge doors closed only on enemies of the King. The Bastille’s workings were secret. Prisoners were taken to it in closed vehicles. Soldiers on guard duty had to stand with their faces to the wall. No talking was allowed. Worst of all, a prisoner never knew if he would be there a day, a week, a year, or forever. Only the king’s letter could set him free.
Over the years the number of arrests by King’s letter had become fewer. By the time of its fall, most of the prisoners were writers who had written against the corruptions of the government. Voltaire, the famous French writer, spent a year there in 1717—1718, and another 12 days in 1726. For those who believed in free speech and free thinking, the Bastille stood for everything evil. The day it was captured, only seven prisoners were found inside. Still, the Bastille was hated by the people. It was a symbol of
the King’s complete power.
16. The Bastille had been a prison .
A. since the time of Charles V B. since 1370C.before the seventeenth centuryD.since the time of Cardinal Richelieu
17. According to the passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Anyone who did something wrong could find himself suddenly in the Bastille.B. The Bastille was only for those who opposed to the King.C.Things done in the Bastille were hardly known to people outside.D. Voltaire was twice put in the Bastille. 18. At the time of its fall, the Bastille housed . A. a large number of prisonersB. a lot of writers who had been against the government C. some dozens of people who believed in free speech and free thinking D. only a few prisoners
19. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All prisoners in the Bastille had to stay there for life.B. Over the years the number of prisoners in the Bastille was getting more and more.C.The King could put people in,or let them go out,as he wantedD. At the time it was captured, there were so few prisoners in it that it meant little to the people. 20. This passage mainly .
A. tells how the prisoners were controlled by the KingB. tells how little was known about the BastilleC. shows the inner workings of the BastilleD. gives a brief history of the Bastille Passage 3
Almost every family buys as least one copy of a newspaper every day. Some people subscribe to as many as two or three different newspapers. But why do people
read newspapers?
Five hundred years ago, news of important happenings-battles lost and won, kings or rulers overthrown (推翻) or killed--took months and even years to travel from one country to another. The news passed by word of mouth and was never accurate. Today we can read in our newspapers of important events that occur in far away countries on the same day they happen. Apart from supplying news from all over the world, newspapers give us a lot of other useful information. There are weather reports, radio, television and film guides, book reviews, stories, and of course,
advertisements. The bigger ones are put in by large companies to bring attention to their products. They pay the newspapers thousands of dollars for the advertising space, but it is worth the money, for news of their products goes into almost every home in the country. For those who produce newspapers, advertisements are also very important. Money earned from advertisements makes it possible for them to sell their newspapers at a low
price and still make a profit.
21. The phrase “subscribe to” in the first paragraph means “ ”
A. go to the newspaper stand and buyB. send their own news stories toC. agree to buy for a specific period of time D. become faithful readers of 22. The habit of reading newspapers is .
A. widespread B. found among a few familiesC. not popular D. uncommon
23. Before the time of the newspaper, .
A. bad news traveled quickly and good news slowlyB. few people cared about events that took place in far away countriesC. kings and rulers were often overthrown or killedD. news was passed from one person to another
24. The author seems to agree that money spent on advertisements is . A. wastedB. not much C. well spent D. of no use to anyone 25. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Five hundred years ago it took a long time for news to reach other countries.B. Newspaper advertisements turn people’s attention away from their products.C.The news that we read in newspapers is mainly about new products.D. When newspapers are sold at a low price, the newspaper producers will lose money 国高校网络教育大学英语统考（B）试题及答案(5)
Part I I 阅读理解（4） Passage 1 One silly question I simply can’t stand is “How do you feel?”. Usually the question isasked of a man in action—a man on the go, walking along the street,
or busily working athis desk. So what do you expect him to say? He’ll probably say, “Fine, I’m all right.”But “You’ve put a bug in his ear”—maybe now he’s not sure. If you are a good friend,you may have seen something in his face, or his walk, that he did not realize that morning.It starts him worrying a little. The First thing you know, he looks
in a mirror to see ifeverything is all right, while you go merrily on your way asking someone else, “How do youfeel?”
Every question has its time and place. It’s perfectly acceptable, for instance, to ask“How do you feel?” if you’re visiting a close friend in the hospital. But if the fellowis walking on both legs, hurrying to make a train, or sitting at his desk working, it’s notime to ask him that silly question.
When George Bernard Shaw, the famous writer of plays was in his eighties, someone asked him“How do you feels”, Shaw put him in his place. “When you reach my age”, he said,“either you feel all right or you’re dead.”
11. According to the writer, greetings, such as “How do you feel?” . A. show one’s consideration for othersB. are a good way to make friendsC. are proper to ask a man in action D. generally make one feel uneasy
12. The question “How do you feel?” seems to be correct and suitable when asked of
A.a man working at his deskB. a person having lost a close friendC. a stranger who looks somewhat worriedD. a friend who is ill
13. The writer seems to feel that a busy man should .
A. be praised for his efforts B. never be asked any questionC. not be bothered D. be discouraged from working so that
14. George Bernard Shaw’s reply in the passage show his A. cheerfulness B. cleverness C. ability D. politeness
15. “You’ve put a bug in his ear” means that you’ve
A. made him laugh B. shown concern for himC. made fun of him D. given him some kind of warning Passage 2
Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to ayoung people thinking of going on the stage is “Don’t!” but it is
useless to try todiscourage someone who feels that he must act, although the chances of his becoming famousare slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Usually only students whoshow promise and talent are accepted, and the course lasts two years. Then the young actoror actress takes up work with a theatrical company, usually as an assistant stage manager.This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatre and occasionally acting invery small parts. It is very hard work indeed, the hours are long and the salary is tiny.Of course, some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame and success without thislong and hard training. Connie Pratt, for example, was just an ordinary girl working in abicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at abus stop, as he drove past in his car. He stopped and got out to speak to the girl. Heasked if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test, and she thought he wasjoking. Then she got angry and said she would call the police. It took the producer twentyminutes to convince Connie that he was serious. The test was
successful. And within a fewweeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day.But chances like this happen once in a blue moon !
16. From the very beginning, the author puts it clearly that acting is a profession
A. sought after by too manyB. too difficult for young peopleC.fro slim people onlyD.one can go into without special training
17. For someone who feels he must act, it is very likely that A. he will become a film star at long last B. he will become a stage manager C. he will be well paid D. he will end up without any success 18. The film producer found Connie Pratt one morning when she was .
A. at work in a bicycle factoryB. driving past him in her carC. going to a film studio D. waiting for a bus
19. A few weeks after the test, Connie Pratt found herself A. the most famous actress of the worldB. playing the leading female role in a playC. as famous than the leading actor of the dayD. no less famous than the leading actor of the day
20. The concluding sentence “chances like this happen once in a blue moon” means .
A. this is something which happens once in a whileB. this is a highly profitable chanceC. this is something highly possibleD. this is a very rare chance Passage 3
Soldiers and other military people wear uniforms with various other symbols to indicatetheir status. But in the business world everyone wears more or less similar suits, and youcannot tell at a glance who ranks higher or lower than another. So how do people in thebusiness world show their superiority?
An attempt to study this was made by two researchers using a series of silent films. Theyhad two actors play the parts of an executive and a visitor, and switch roles each time.The scene had one man at his desk playing the part of an executive, while the other,playing the part of a visitor, knocks at the door, opens it and approaches the desk todiscuss some business matter.
The audience watching the films was asked to rate the executive and the visitor in terms ofstatus. A certain set of rules about status began to emerge form the ratings. The visitorshowed the least amount of status when he stopped just inside the door to talk across theroom to the seated man. He was considered to have more status when he walked halfway up tothe desk, and he had the most status when he walked directly up to the desk and stood rightin front of the seated executive.
Another thing that affected the status of the visitor in the eyes of the observers was thetime between knocking and entering. For the seated
executive, his status was also affectedby the time between hearing the knock and answering. The quicker the visitor entered theroom, the more status he had. The longer the executive took to answer, the more status hehad.
21. The experiment designed by the two researchers aimed at finding out . A. how business is conducted by an executive and a visitorB. how to tell the differences between an executive and a visitorC. how to tell businessmen at a glanceD. how businessmen indicate status
22. Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?
A. The executive has a higher statue than the visitor.B. Military people wear uniforms but the businessmen do not.C.A study revealing a set of rules about the status of businessmen.D. It is a good method to use a series of silent film in research. 23. Having entered the room, the closer the visitor approaches the executive, .
A. the less it affected his status B. the lower his statusC. the more it affected his status D. the higher his status
24. The longer the seated man was in answering the knock,
A. the higher his status B. the less it affected his statusC. the lower his status D. the more it affected his status 25. Which statement is NOT true?
A. Soldiers wear uniforms with various symbols so that one can tell their status at aglance.B. In the experiment, one actor played the executive while the other played the seated man.C. Business people wear similar suits.D. The audience watching the film rated the executive and the visitor in terms of status. 全国高校网络教育大学英语统考（B）试题及答案(6)
Part I I I 语法与词汇选择题
26. Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy for her examination.
A. to prepareB. to be preparedC. preparing D. being prepared 27. The computer doesn’t work well. Something wrong.
A. can have gone B. should have gone C. must have gone D. ought to have gone
28. Although Mary is satisfied with her success, she wonders will happen to herprivate life.
A. how B. who C. what D. that
29.The concert usually takes place at the People’s Square, with the audience on the ground.
A. seating B. seated C. be seating D. to seat
30. If the whole program beforehand, a great deal of time and money would have beenlost.
A. was not planned B. were not plannedC. would not be planned D. had not been planned
31. Isn’t it about the time you to do morning exercises?
A. began B. begin C. should begin D. have begun
32. I am very grateful to you for what you’ve given me and you have done for me.
A. which B. that C. all what D. all that
33. It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with thedoctor.
A. when she B. that she C. and she D. she
34. Determined to as if everything were normal, he responded with a kind ofindifference.
A. carry on B. account for C. bring up D. get through 35. He to arrange a loan through a finance company. A. tried B. succeeded C. managed D. endeavored
36. Jack is good, kind, hard working and intelligent. , I can’t speak too highly ofhim.
A. As a result B. In a word C. By the way D. On the contrary 37. I going to the doctor , but I wish I hadn’t. A. pick out B. make out C. give off D. put off
38. Young children often can’t between TV programs and commercials. A. separate B. distinguish C. compare D. contrast 39. The morning paper a story about demonstrations in New York and Washington D.C.
A. carried B. extended C. brought D. took
40. And what we have got to is a disgrace.
A.come up withB. catch up withC. put up withD. keep up with
26. TOEFL is a test for students native language is not English. A. that B. of whom C. whose D. which
27. He told me how he had given me shelter and protection without which I of hunger.
A. would be diedB. would dieC. would have died D. will die
28. This article deals with the natural phenomenon which most interesting to everyone.
A. are B. is C. they are D. it is
29. He studied hard in his youth, contributed to his great success in later life.
A. that B. it C. what D. which
30. The population of many Alaskan cities has doubled in the past three years. A. large thanB. as great as C. more than D. as many as 31. He’s determined to finish the job long it takes. A. no matterB. however C. wherever D. whatever
32. Hardly ever get a good job these days without a good education. A. people might B. people can C. do peopleD. have people
33. Nowhere else in the world more attractive scenery than in Switzerland. A. you can findB. is foundC. can you findD. has been found 34. Children learn best by studying at their own .
A. rate B. speed C. pace D. growth
35. The committee is due to its report by the end of this year. A. release B. relieve C. relate D. retain
36. She’s an only child, but they didn’t really her. A. hurt B. damage C. spoil D. harm
37. His parents him the opportunity to go to university. A. ignored B. neglected C. refused D. denied
38. all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it. A. As for B. Besides C. Except D. Despite
39. For a successful business, friendly and staff are essential. A. sufficient B. effective C. efficient D. respective
40. To their new shampoo, they are selling it at half price for a month. A. progress B. proceed C. promote D. propose
26. Air pollution , this city is still a good place to live in.
A. being greatly reduced B. greatly being reducedC. to greatly reduce D. greatly to reduce
27. Many Americans worry about leisure and hurry from one activity to the next, little time to stop and think. A. leave B. leaving C. left D. to leave
28. I won’t be able to attend the meeting tonight because __
A. I must teach a class B. I teach a classC. I will be teaching a classD. I will have been teaching a class
29. Great changes in our institute in the last few years.
A.have taken place B.has taken placeC.took place D.had taken place 30. If the building project by the end of this month is delayed, the constructioncompany will be fined.
A.being completed B.is completedC. to be completed D.completed 31. a teacher in a university, it is necessary to have at least a master’s degree. A. To becomeB. BecomeC. One becomes D. On becoming
32. I don’t know why she avoids her opinion on the subject. A. to give B. to be given C. giving D. being giving
33. If I had remembered the window, the thief would not have got in. A. to close B. closingC. to have closed D. having closed
34. Cambridge has announced plans to establish a business school the master’s degreein business administration.
A. representing B. offering C. presenting D. supplying
35. James plans to __ offers from other companies before making a decision. A. explode B. expand C. expose D. explore
36. It would make for the parents to be involved in this discussion. A. sense B. idea C. meaning D. significance
37. The license must be clearly in the car windscreen. A. spread B. displayed C. exposed D. located
38. The donated liver came from the UK, but the hospital is giving no further . A. instance B. character C. items D. details
39. Police are the disappearance of two children.
A. looking outB. looking after C. looking intoD. looking on
40. I do not intend to follow that, because we shall have an opportunity to do so onanother .
A. occasion B. situationC. condition D. environment
26. That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but the police. A. called in B. calling in C. call in D. to call in 27. Although Jack made a foolish mistake, we at him.
A. ought to have laughed B. oughtn’t to have laughedC. ought to laugh D. should not to laugh
28. In no circumstance . A. smoking should be allowed on the campusB. should smoking be allowed on the campusC. should smoking allowed on the campusD. should smoking allow on the campus
29. We desire that the tour leader us immediately of any changes in plans. A. inform B. informs C. informed D. has informed
30. These two areas are similar they both have a high rainfall during this season.
A. to that B. besides that C. in that D. except that
31. my love of landscape, nothing could persuade me to spend another day in theHighlands.
A. But for B. For all C. Above D. Except for
32. Scientists say it may be five or ten years it is possible to test this medicine.
A. since B. before C. after D. when 33. is no reason for dismissing him.
A. Because he was a few minutes lateB. Owing to few minutes being lateC.The fact that he was a few minutes lateD.Being a few minutes late
34. Dieters should try to reach and a reasonable weight. A. contain B. secure C. reserve D. maintain
35. They claim that 1,000 factories closed down during economic crisis. A. sufficientlyB. approximatelyC. considerably D. properly 36. I an interesting news item in yesterday’s Times. A. came across B. came upC. came to D. came over
37. I was stunned by the news, and my initial was anger. A. impression B. reaction C. comment D. other
38. We are interested in the weather because it us so directly--what we wear, what wedo, and even how we feel.
A. benefits B. affects C. guides D. effects
39. That probably explains why public opinion is broadly euthanasia (安乐死), or atleast certain forms of it.
A. in relation toB. in contrast toC. in excess of D. in favor of 40. She was a very affectionate person.
A. at heart B. in person C. on purpose D. by nature 26. If only he what I tell him, but he won’t.
A. had done B. would do C. would have done D. has done
27. Five minutes earlier, we could have caught the last train. A. and B. or C. so D. but
28. A suitcase with shirts, trousers and shoes stolen from the car. A. have been B. has C. was D. are
29. They talked in whispers, but still, I couldn’t help but their conversation.
A. overhear B. to overhear C. overhear D. overheard
30. Her wish was that he at Beijing University at once. A. studies B. studied C. study D. will study
31. The furniture in his room is quite different in yours. A.from thoseB.from thatC.from that oneD. from those ones
32. The government official explained that there’s no point about the cultural gap inthat city.
A. to worryB. with them worrying C. in worrying D. worry 33. such a good chance he planned to learn more. A. GivingB. Having givenC. Having been givenD. To be given
34. I’d almost given up hope of finding a house I liked, and then suddenly this one
A. turned overB. turned up C. turned on D. turned down
35. Not only are cars involved in most of the traffic accidents, but they also to thepollution of the air.
A. contributeB. promote C. refer D. matter
36. David and Sheila are unable to have children, but they’re hoping to a littleboy.
A. cultivate B. raise C. adopt D. acquire
37. As you know, when college students their future employment, they often think ofstatus and income.
A. apply B. demand C. anticipate D. suppose
38. Alice is a person and never makes any unreasonable demands. A. sensible B. sensitive C. severe D. solemn
39. Not , with youth unemployment so high, some school-leavers with qualificationsfail to find jobs.
A. obviouslyB. surprisingly C. particularly D. normally 40. She is quite capable and can be depended on in an A. affair B. accident C. incident D. emergency
26. The match was cancelled because most of the members a match without a standardcourt.
A. objected to having B. objected to haveC. were objected to have D. were objected to having
27. Nowhere else in the world more attractive scenery than in Switzerland. A. you can findB. is foundC. can you findD. has been found 28. This is a very difficult operation. It is essential that you for emergency. A.are to be prepared B.would preparedC.be prepared D.must be prepared
29. Most insurance agents would rather you anything about collecting claims untilthey investigate the situation.
A. don’t do B. didn’t do C. would not do D. do
30. Her sun-tanned face suggested that she in excellent health A. be B. is C. was D. were
31. evidence that language acquiring ability must be stimulated A. It being B. It is C. There is D. There being
32. Having been asked to speak at the convention, .
A. some notes were prepared for Dr. SmithB. smith prepared some notesC. the
convention members were pleased to hear Dr. SmithD. some notes were prepared by Dr. Smith 33. Ever since the Smiths moved to the suburbs a year ago, they better health. A. could have enjoyed B. had enjoyedC. have been enjoying D. are enjoying
34. People are spending more of their income on goods such as cars and household .
A. facilities B. appliances C. instruments D. equipment
35. Graceland, Elvis Presley’s former home, is now a tourist that draws more than600,000 visitors every years.
A. attention B. attraction C. appointment D. arrangement
36. Food was in short ; moment stood in line for hours for a bucket of drinkingwater.
A. store B. provision C. reserve D. supply
37. Being the sponsor of this competition, he has got great opportunities foradvertising his products.
A. principal B. chief C. main D. primary
38. I don’t want to talk about it now. I’m not in the . A. feeling B. attitude C. emotion D. mood
39. Mary had prepared carefully for her English examination so that she could be sure ofpassing it on her first .
A. intention B. attempt C. purpose D. desire
40.Latin America has a (an) labor force and natural resources A. wealthy B. abundant C. scattered D. deposited 全国高校网络教育大学英语统考（B）试题及答案(7)
Part IV. 完形填空（1）
You will find that college classes are very different from high school classes. You willhave more work and responsibilities without being pushed as
much. 41 , you will have morefreedom – freedom to choose what to study, when to study, or 42 to study. You will needto exercise maximum self-discipline. This is the hardest kind of discipline because it isself-imposed(志愿的), and you have only yourself to 43 . The
decisions you make 44your study habits will be a 45 factor in your
success, or lack of success in college.
46 , you will discover that your instructors 47 the ones you have had previously. Theywill expect you to 48 more 48 in your study habits and time management. Remember thatmuch of your learning takes place outside the classroom. Your instructor will give youadditional help outside of class if there is evidence that you are putting maximum effortinto course.49 your abilities and skill mastery, you will need to manage your time effectively in orderto succeed in college. A schedule 50 efficient use of time will enable you to include bothwork and play. When you get a job, you will soon discover that you do not work only whenyou wish and as you wish. (221 words)
41. A.On the other hand B.On the one handC.Nevertheless D. Therefore 42. A. if B. whether C. why D. who
43. A. turn to B. answer to C. respond to D. act as 44. A. of B. to C. towards D. concerning
45. A. determining B. demanding C. deciding D. depending 46. A. HoweverB. NeverthelessC. In additionD. Except that 47. A. differ fromB. are similar to C. differ in D. are alike
48. A. take „part B. throw„ yourself C. plunge„ yourself D. take„ initiative
49. A.In spite of B.ConcerningC.Regardless of D.On the condition of 50. A. related toB. carried on C. relied on D. based on
He has been proclaimed “the finest mind alive”, “the greatest genius of the late 20thcentury”, and “Einstein’s heir（继承人）”. Known to millions, 41 , for his book A BriefHistory of Time (《时间简史》), Stephen Hawking is a star scientist in more ways than one.His gift 42 revealing the mysteries of the universe in a style that non-scientists canenjoy 43 Hawking an instant celebrity(名人)and his book a bestseller in both Britain andAmerica. It has 44 in the Guinness Book of Records for spending 184 weeks in The SundayTimes “top-ten” lists, and has sold more than five million copies worldwide---virtuallyunheard-of success for a science book.
How did all this happen? How has a man 45 is almost completely paralyzed (瘫痪)and unableto speak 46 through a computer overcome these 47 obstacles and achieved far more thanmost people ever dream of?
Hawking says: “I soon realized that the rest of the world won’t want to know you if you’re bitter or angry. You have to be 48 if you’re to get much sympathy or help.” He goeson: “Nowadays, muscle power is obsolete (无用). What we need 49 mind power---and disablepeople are 50
good at that 50 anyone else.” (250words)
41. A. far and wide B. by far C. far and away D. so far 42. A. of B. to C. for D. at
43. A. is made B. has been made C. was made D. made
44. A. earned a place B. achieved a fame C. made a name D. gained reputation
45. A. whose B. who C. where D. which
46. A. besides B. despite C. except D. aside from 47. A. difficult B. incredible C. very D. surprising 48. A. negative B. positive C. sensitive D. aggressive 49. A. is B. is to C. are D. are to
50. A. not so„as B. as„as C. the same„as D. so„than
When I visited the Netherlands last year, my first impression was that if it was all toogood to be true: a country where everyone is satisfied! So, 41
that young peopleeverywhere are gifted social critics, I sought out some university students and 42 whatissues young people were 43 , I was stunned to learn that the main problem students theresee is with employment. In a country that’s made good work conditions a(n) 44 , this cameas a real surprise. Even more stunning was the fact that it wasn’t unemployment 45 thesestudents were worried about – it was a shortage of highly paid management positions 46 tofresh university graduates. As the students expressed their resentment toward the oldergeneration for “ 47 all the good jobs” and their bitterness over the thought ofstruggling to 48 on an entry-level salary, I couldn’t help 49 my own early
employmentexperiences. I had graduated with honors form a good school, but my first job was doingdoor-to-door market research for a salary that just barely allowed me to get by. For somereason I never doubted that I’d ultimately 50 a better job. I simply accepted that a youngperson who was just starting out would have to struggle a bit at first. (216 words) 41. A. thinkingB. to see C. knowing D. found
42. A. inquired afterB. inquired of C. inquired intoD. inquired 43. A.worryingB.concerned aboutC.concerned withD.cared about 44. A. priority B. choice C. must D. importance 45. A. which B. whom C. the D. that
46. A. preferred B. limited C. supplied D. available
47. A. taking on B. taking up C. taking over D. taking to 48. A. earnB. make ends meet C. survive with D. live with
49. A. calling back B. memorizing C. looking back on D. recalling on 50. A. end up with B. end with C. end in D. end on Another useful method for improving your reading is the ability to reflect on what is beingpresented. Readers 41 the material that they have read not simply to understand it, 42 tointerpret, analyze, and critique this information. Readers use several different methods tohelp them reflect such as careful note-taking, synthesis, and analysis. Careful note-taking on your reading material 43 while you read. Pausing periodically to44 about important claims or ideas, 45 details, or questions about unclear concepts is avaluable practice. The act of note-taking will help you to reflect about the content of thedocument, and the notes you keep will 46 an archive that you can refer to in the
future.
Synthesis in the ability to take what are 47 seeming irrelevant points and put themtogether into a meaningful, new whole. Synthesis may occur during your reading, or it maytake place after you have read a document in its entirety. Analysis moves synthesis one step 48 , encouraging a reader to carefully examinethoroughly the points 49 , and how they are synthesized. After readers analyze a passageor a whole text, they 50 regarding the document, either generally agreeing or disagreeingwith its message. 41. A. study B. reflect on C. consider D. think 42. A. and B. but also C. moreover D. yet
43. A. must take place B. may start C.have to begin D.should occur
44. A. make noteB. write note C. take notes D. keep note 45. A. relevant B. connected C. associated D. linked 46. A. act as B. serve as C. consider as D. regard as 47. A. firstly B. to begin with C. first hand D. at first 48. A. in advance B. farther C. further D. forwardly 49. A. to be made B. being made C. having madeD. to make
50. A. take a positionB. insist onC. consider D. hold the view
Homesickness is very common among students away from home—even those who had previouslybeen away at overnight camp or traveled far away. There is a difference between being awayfrom home for 8 weeks and being gone for 8 months. There is also a difference between 41home for a while (knowing you will be going back) and the start of leaving 42
(knowingyour returns may never be the same again). Feeling homesick does not make you less matureor mean you are not ready to be 43 . If you feel homesick, talk to your friends at schoolabout it.
44 are they are feeling the same way. 45 family and friends back home, but make sure you 46 new relationships at school. If your homesickness will just not 47 and does not seem tobe getting better after a few months at school, speaking with a counselor might help .Also, remember that going home for the first visit may be difficult 48 changes in yourselfor your family. Old conflicts do not just disappear 49 you go to college, and new onesmay 50 . Again, if things are too stressful for you to handle alone, talk to a counselor.
41. A. abandoning B. leavingC. being away D. heading for 42. A. for goodB. temporarily C. impermanentD. all the time 43. A. yourself B. lonely C. of your ownD. on your own
44. A.Most likelyB. It’s impossibleC. Chances areD. Make sure
45. A. Keep in touch with B. Contact withC. Keep contact in D. Communicate
46. A. go with B. go awayC. go over D. go through
47. A. have built B. are establishing C. formedD. develop
48. A. thanks toB. because of C. owing toD. resulting in 49. A. if B. unless C. once D. provided
50. A. surface B. arise from C. give rise to D. merge The proficient athlete possesses natural sporting abilities and very good physicalcoordination, but 41 these physical assets he/she must be in superb physical condition.The World Health Organization (WHO) 42 fitness as: “The ability to 43 your normaldaily tasks with vigour and alertness and without undue fatigue, with enough energy 44 inreserve to cope with any emergencies that may arise or to follow the leisure pursuits ofyour choice”, 45 is the most important of the benefits of physical fitness. That isbeing in superb physical condition. That is what we
are urging you to 46 .
Physical exercise reduces the intensity of many illnesses or the risk of developing them,thus,
47 you to achieve what the WHO defines as fitness.
__ 48 the benefits of physical fitness good health is a universal goal. We will guide youto achieve that goal. Look at the essential benefits of physical fitness listed below andtake the road 49 them! Set gaining all the benefits of physical fitness as your greathealth achievement. A complete exercise program must contain 50 two types of training tobe
successful in helping you attain the benefits of physical fitness.
41. A. what’s worse B. in addition toC. in addition D. except that 42. A. defines B. describes C. rephrases D. puts 43. A. do B. carry on C. perform D. exert
44. A. leaving B. leaves C. having left D. left 45. A. which B. that C. what D. because
46. A. contain B. obtain C. sustain D. attain
47. A. allowed B. allowingC. to be allowed D. having been allowed 48. A. Among B. In C. Of D. Within
49. A.to achieveB.of achievingC.achievingD.to being achieved 50. A. the followed B. the followingC. under D. below
写作
6、Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to one ofyour former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base
your letter on theChinese outline below:
1.告诉对方你要从大学毕业2.询问对方近况3.问问能否在暑假聚会 Dear Mr. Liu,
I am writing this letter to tell you that I\"m going to graduate from college nextmonth. Three years! Isn\"t that a long time? I have been hard working at my studies forthree whole years. Now, I\"m graduating!
How about you? When will you finish your studies? How is everything with you? Xiao Lisaid he saw you at the Shanghai Auto Show? How is that show?
I really miss you a lot. Could we meet sometime during the summer vacation? Come
to myplace. OK?
Looking forward to your early reply! Sincerely, Liu Min
Water
Water is very important to the whole world. It can be used in many aspects, such as inagriculture, industry and so on. Supposing there isn't any water on the earth, any livingthings can't exist any longer.
But many people around us really don't have a sense of the great importance of waterand the much lack of water in many areas of our country. They waste much of it in theirdaily life. What a pity it is！As is known to us all, in the northwest of our country,there being no water has been making the desert enlarged continuously.
If we don't value water any more, the lack of water will be a big problem which wouldprevent us in deve－loping the economy of our country. So we should make a good use ofwater on the earth. How to Deal With Pressure at Work In our daily life we are used to hearing these complaints：“I can't wait for myholiday,”“I wish I could stay home today.”These complaints come from pressure at work.Nowadays economy reform is smashing the “iron rice bowl”. Workers may be laid off forpoor performance, they have to do their job better.
Employees feel pressured not only because they might have a
sensation that they mightbe out of work but also because they get no real satisfaction from their work. For themajority of workers, work is just a means of ear -ning money. It appears as meaning lessand devoid of dignity.
But pressure is a natural part of work, which cannot be avoided. We should face upto that.
Work should be a source of happiness and pride rather than a punishment or a burden. Infact, a certain a- mount of pressure can provide challenge and opportunity for learning. Toa modern man who is worried and de- pressed cultivating a hobby and finding new interest isof first importance. I like listening to pop music, which smoothes me and gives mepleasure.
If pressure becomes difficult to deal with, we should turn to our friends orfamilies. We can have a drink with our friends and talk out the problem. We should alwaysdiscuss our problems with our families.
Consolation, warmth and happiness that familiesbring to us can lessen our pressures and encourage us to overcome all difficul- ties. The Rush to Cities
With the development of the economy, more and more people rush to cities. Somecountry people rush to cities in order to look for jobs and earn some money to supporttheir families. Some people rush to cities in order to seek a chance to learn new knowledgeand improve their personal quality. And still some others rush to cities without anyspecific purpose.
Maybe they regard cities as “promising lands”.
But there exist some problems. For example, thanks to the
increasing population, thehousing and traffic problems are becoming more and more serious. For another example, therush of the country people to the cities results in poor control over the social order,which leads to the rise in crimes. Besides, the more mobile population becomes, the morerubbish increases, which pollutes the environment of cities. To solve these problems, the government should take effective measures to controlthe mobile population, and make them live orderly. At the same time, some opportunitiesshould be open up for the country people to re- ceive education and improve their quality. Traffic Accidents in City A
Traffic accidents have become more serious in city A, and more people are injured andeven killed in the accidents a year. A chart suggested, in the only six months from July toDecember, 2000, 1,760 people had been injured and 3,900 people had lost their lives in thetraffic accidents.
If you take a careful look at the chart and study the figures, you will find that thenumber of the people injured or killed in July in City A has been 2,000 people while inDecember the number of the injured people went up to 4,200. There was an increase of 110%！As for the people killed in the accidents, in July, the figure was only 300, but inDecember it rose
to 1,200, which was three times as big as it was in July.
So the traffic problem has become a big headache for city government Disadvantages of Life in Big Cities
Although big cities provide people with many conveniences, they certainly have theirown disadvantages.
Traffic is the first and often most serious problem. The majority of people spend agreat deal of time on their way to work or coming back from work. During the rush time, allthe streets are jammed with packed buses and endless lines of bicycles and cars, and almostunavoidable traffic accidents occur, resulting in broken limbs and tragic deaths.
Air pollution comes second. Factories and vehicles are constantly giving off smoke andharmful gases. There is no way to get fresh air except to go out of the city on weekends orholidays. If the weather is bad, you will find the whole city overcast with smog. As aresult, diseases induced by pollution are now a common occurrence.
However, noise, and violence are to be found in every big city and the situation seems toget worse year by year. In short, life in big cities is rather unnatural and unhealthy. Tome, it is silly of people to choose to live in big cities.
1、Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one ofyour former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on theChinese outline below:
1.了解对方毕业后的情况2.你的近况3.邀请对方方便时来访 Dear Ming Ming,
I was very happy to get your E-mail address from Xiao Liu this morning. When I gothome, I immediately started to write this Email. I know that you are now working inNanjing. How is everything with you? Got married?
I\"m now working in a company. At the same time I am taking English course on theInternet. So, I\"m writing this E-mail in English. How is my English? Not bad? I really miss you a lot. Come to Beijing when you feel free or when you come here onbusiness. Come and see me.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Love, Xiao Hu 2、Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one ofyour former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your Email on theChinese outline below:
1.了解对方最近的学习情况2.你的学习情况3.请对方说说提高英语水平的经验 Dear Xiao Hu,
I heard that you are studying through distance learning. What are you studying? Iseverything OK? Tell me something about your studies.
I\"m now studying on the Internet. My major is communication. This is a very usefulsubject. I have learned for one year already. The teachers are good and kind. Whenever Ihave questions, I would send ask them through the Net, and they never wait to long toanswer my questions.
I heard you are learning English. Do tell me something about how you improve yourlistening. I really have some difficulties in listening.
Looking forward to your reply! Yours,
Lan Lan
3、Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to one ofyour friends. You should write at least 80 words, and base your letter on the Chineseoutline below:
1.你的近况2.请对方帮你购买英语语法书3.邀请对方方便时来访 Dear John,
Haven\"t heard about you for some time. Recently I bought a new apartment in thesuburbs. So I moved from the downtown area. I\"ve been busy decorating my new home. Come andvisit my new apartment when you come to the south.
By the way, could you do me a favor? I\"m now studying English. But I need a goodEnglish grammar book. Could you find a grammar book for beginners? If you can find one,mail it to me and I\"ll pay you. Say hello to your family. Yours sincerely, Lao Bai
4、Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to one ofyour former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your letter on theChinese outline below:
1.告诉对方你将参加英语四级考试2.询问对方如何做准备3.请对方建议一些参考书 Dear Xiao Huang, I\"m writing this letter to tell you that I\"ll take the English Band 4 Examination. Youknow this is a very difficult examination. Last year I took Band 4, but I failed. So, thisI must pass it.
You passed Band 4, didn\"t you? Could you give me some advices about how to prepare forthis examination? I\"m especially weak in cloze test. By the way, recommend some good Band 4guide-books. There aren\"t many kinds of test taking guide-books in my city. Give me a callif you are free. Thanks.
Yours, Wei Hua
5、Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to one ofyour former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your letter on theChinese outline below:
1.了解对方在做什么2.你的近况3.请她到你所在城市来玩 Dear Lily,
How are you getting along? I haven\"t heard from you for a long time. Are you stillworking for the TV station? How about your boy friend? Are you
preparing to get married? I\"m married. Sorry I didn\"t tell you. My husband is an engineer working in a jointventure (合资企业). We knew each other at my friend\"s wedding. We are now living in our newapartment.
Come and see us when you come here. You can live in my place. Drop me a line when youare free. Best wishes! Love, Fang Fang
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