
淮安信息职业技术学院2012~2013学年度第二学期
《基础英语Ⅱ》基础英语II期末练习卷(五)
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Section A. Listen to the four dialogs, and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear. (4%)
1. A. About 30 million pounds.
B. About 60 million pounds.
C. About 15 million pounds.
2. A. The man doesn’t want to shop on the net.
B. The man had a lot of experiences in shopping on the net.
C. The man doesn’t want to do business with the woman.
3. A. He is going to deliver a lecture this afternoon.
B. He won’t go to the lecture this afternoon.
C. He is very interested in the lecture.
4. A. The man should invest in a new PC.
B. The man should build a firewall for his PC.
C. The man should set a password for his PC.
Section B. Listen to the short passage and fill in the blanks with what you hear. (6%)
Computer Hacking
Computer hacking is most common among teenagers and young adults, although there are many older hackers as well. Many hackers enjoy 5 and have expert-level skills in one particular field and consider computer hacking an “art” form. Some corporations actually employ computer hackers as part of their 6 staff. These individuals use their skills to find flaws in the company’s security system so that they can be repaired quickly. In many cases, this type of computer hacking helps prevent 7 theft and other serious computer-related crimes. 8 , some hackers have less noble motives. Hackers who are out to steal personal information, change a corporation’s financial data, break security codes to gain unauthorized 8 , or conduct other 10 activities are sometimes called “crackers.” This type of computer hacking can earn you a trip to a federal prison for up to 20 years.
Part Vocabulary and Structure (20%)
There are 20 incomplete statements here, each with a blank. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
1. ______________ native to North America, corn has now spread all over the world.
A. In spite of B. That it is C. It was D. Although
2. We feel it is high time that the Government_____ something to check the inflation.
A. did B. do C. should do D. would do
3. Hurricanes are severe cyclones with winds over seventy five miles an hour ______ originate over tropical ocean waters.
A. which B. who C. where D. how to
4. ______ is announced in the papers, our country has launched a large scale movement against smuggling and fraudulent activities in foreign currency exchange deals.
A. What B. As C. Which D. That
5. All the flights _____ because of the snowstorm, we had to take the train instead.
A. were canceled B. had been canceled
C. having canceled D. having been canceled
6. He might have been killed _____ the timely arrival of the ambulance.
A. but for B. except for C. besides D. except
7. The _____ problem of bringing a space ship back from the moon has been solved.
A. technical B. technological C. technique D. technology
8. We should always keep in mind that _______ decisions often lead to bitter regrets.
A. hasty B. instant C. prompt D. rapid
9. When people do things wrong we should try hard to forgive them, as the idiom goes, “To _____ is human.”
A. refer B. confer C. defer D. err
10. On June 15, 1909, after Scott finished his rushed plans for his ______ to the South Pole, he departed from England.
A. tour B. voyage C. expedition D. excursion
11. The early pioneers had to many hardships to settle on the new land.
A. go along with B. go back on
C. go through D. go into
12. The British painter who had been praised very highly to be a great disappointment.
A. turned out B. turned up C. turned in D. turned down
13. We can live for many days without eating, but two or three days without water usually death.
A. result in B. result from C. carry away D. take away
14. Just as I was leaving the house, it occurred me that I had forgotten my keys.
A. on B. in C. at D. to
15. In winter this small town is often from the outside world by heavy snowfalls.
A. cut off B. cut back C. cut out D. cut apart
16. You naturally want people around you to be quiet at the cinema so that you can
what is being shown on the screen.
A. contain B. appreciate C. judge D. appeal
17. Every year there are reports of people dying extremely hot weather.
A. in the end of B. as a result of
C. in front of D. instead of
18. She is kind-hearted woman that everyone in our office likes to work with her.
A. a so B. so a C. a such D. such a
19. Before coming to China, these American scientists had heard the stories of the odd animal actions before an earthquake, but they never them .
A. attached, importantly B. looked, seriously
C. took, seriously D. thought, undoubtedly
20. I feel like to the owner of the house to complain.
A. write B. writing C. to write D. having written
Part I Reading Comprehension (40%)
Task 1. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer for each question.
Everybody telecommuting(远程办公) .“It won’t work in most jobs”,“It costs too much”,“It reduces air pollution”,“It helps people balance family and work responsibilities”,and “Most people are doing it”.
In reality researchers continue to find strong growth and acceptance of telecommuting. Nearly two-thirds of the top 1000 companies in the world have a telecommuting program,and 92 percent say it reduces cost and improves worker productivity(生产力) .The days of everyone commuting to the office five days a week are quickly disappearing.
Telecommuting involves a non-traditional work arrangement enabling workers to work at home or elsewhere,some or all of the time. This is not a new,novel,or untested way of working.
But is it for you? Telecommuting is not a panacea(万能药) .Whether you are a manager,or an HR(Human Resources) specialist,there are decisions to make and actions to take before you begin a telecommuting arrangement.
Join us for any or all of the following meetings to get answers,information,and resources to develop and carry out a successful telecommuting arrangement. Each meeting offers you an informative presentation followed by the opportunity for a discussion with a panel of “experts” who have made telecommuting work for them.
1. How do people look at telecommuting according to the first paragraph?
A. They are against it.
B. They don’t care about it.
C. They share the same view.
D. They differ in their opinions.
2. According to the response of most of the top 1000 companies, telecommuting_________.
A. increases worker productivity
B. will disappear in the near future
C. cannot be accepted by the public
D. is practiced in all the top companies
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE of telecommuting?
A. It is up to the employees to accept it or not.
B. It is getting popular in different companies.
C. It is a new untested way of working.
D. It is a traditional work arrangement.
4. Before beginning a telecommuting arrangement,the management should______.
A. appoint a new HR specialist
B. provide the facilities and conditions
C. improve the company’s productivity first
D. decide whether it is suitable for the company
5. According to the last paragraph,meetings are held to___________.
A. appreciate the efforts of the telecommuting companies
B. discuss the employment of telecommuting experts
C. help introduce the practice of telecommuting
D. train people before
Task 2. Fill in the blanks according to the material given to you.
When you buy life insurance,you want a policy that fits your needs at reasonable cost. Your first step is to determine how much life insurance you need. Next,you need to decide how much money you can afford to pay. Finally,you must policy that meets your coverage(保险类别) goals and fits into your financial plan. Once you have completed these steps,you will be able to move ahead and contact several life insurance companies through an agent who will show the fight type of policy for you.
There are many reasons for purchasing life insurance,among which are the following:
Insurance to provide family protection and financial security to surviving family members upon the death of the insured person.
Insurance to cover a particular need upon the insured’s death such as paying off a mortgage or other debts.
6. What should you take into consideration when choosing a life insurance policy?
Both your needs and the ______________________.
7. What’s the relationship between the type of policy and your financial plan?
The type of policy should meet your______________________.
8. Who can help you buy the fight type of policy from an insurance company?
____________________.
9. Who will benefit from the life insurance upon the death of the insured person?
Surviving ______________________.
10. What is the second goal for buying life insurance?
To pay off a mortgage or ______________________ after death.
Task 3. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer for each question.
Rockwatch—The Best Club on Earth
If you are a young person and interested in geology(地质学) ,then Rockwatch is the club for you.
When You Join
New memberships receive a Rockwatch Rox file each. This has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology. It’s designed to serve as your own field notebook as well.
In it you will find your:
membership card
full color mini-map
thumbs up guide
fact cards
Rockwatch Magazine
Our lively magazine is mailed to members three times a year. They can read reports and news from around the world,and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs(恐龙) ,earthquakes to erosion(水土流失) .
Rockwatch Events
With each magazine you will receive a Rockwatch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families are listed and include road shows and guided walks.
The Rockwatch Rock Artist
Are you an artist, or a photographer? This is your chance to become Rockwatch Rock Artist of the Year and win amazing prizes in Our annual competition.
Special Offer
Rockwatch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch membership. Watch is the biggest environmental action club for young people,with 100 groups across the country. You can join both clubs together in the membership form.
11. New Rockwatch Rox Club members will obtain a special file when they___________.
A. do field work
B. join the club
C. buy a field notebook
D. start studying geology
12. Rockwatch is a magazine telling about things related to____________.
A. geology
B. agriculture
C. politics
D. economics
13. What activities are specially arranged for Rockwatch members interested in photography?
A. Guided walks.
B. Rocky activities.
C. Yearly competitions.
D. Academic workshops.
14. When applying for Wildlife Watch membership,a Rockwatch member Can enjoy___________.
A. free membership
B. a special discount
C. a Rock Artist prize
D. guided road shows
15. You may join both Rockwatch and Wildlife Watch clubs by___________.
A. calling the two clubs
B. providing references
C. applying separately
D. filling in one form
Task 4. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer for each question.
Melbourne,with a population of over 3.5 million,is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean,safe,dynamic and exciting,and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions.
The city has well-planned tree-lined beautiful parks and gardens. It has a good transport system of roads,buses,trains,and trams(电车). The La Trobe University(拉特罗布大学) campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams,express buses,and bus and train connections.
Melbourne is a culturally rich city,and is home to large communities of people from all parts of Europe,the Americas,Africa,and Asia. The city is famous for its restaurants,theatres,music,opera,ballet,art,culture,and shops,and a lively and dynamic nightlife. Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports,and the city hosts many famous international sports events. Near Melbourne there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches,national parks,forests,wineries(葡萄酒厂) ,winter snowfields and summer resorts.
The climate is temperate and comfortable,with warm summers and cool winters. In summer,maximum daytime temperatures range from 26℃to 36℃,and in winter from 12℃ to 18℃.1]he weather in
Melbourne can be variable from day to day. In 2002.Melbourne was rated the world’s best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
16. Melbourne is well-known in the world for its__________________.
A. large population
B. educational institutions
C. transport system
D. beautiful parks and gardens
17.According to the passage,Melbourne is a city where_________.
A. rich people choose to live
B. the best wine is produced
C. various cultures exist
D. Asian food is popular
18. Melbourne people are very interested in_________.
A. sports
B. sunbathing
C. sightseeing
D. traveling
19. The word temperate in the sentence “The climate is temperate…”(Line 10) ,most probably means ________.
A. hot
B. mild
C. dry
D. cold
20. The best title for the passage might be_________.
A. An Ideal Place for Shopping
B. A City with the Best Climate
C. The World’s Best City to Live in
D. The World’s Most Beautiful City
Part IV Translation (15%)
Section A. Translate the following sentences into English. (10%)
1.关于这部新戏,人们看法不一。
2.在管理中,评价员工的工作是很难的。
3.这篇文章里有一些我们难以理解的句子。
4.她特意来照料这位患了癌症的老人。
5.听说老板打算解雇她,她差点要哭出来。
Section B. Translate the paragraph given below into Chinese. (5%)
6. Most of the computer criminals are males: women have tended to be accomplices, though of late they are becoming more aggressive. Computer criminals tend to be usually between the ages of 14-30. They are usually bright, eager, highly motivated, adventurous, and willing to accept technical challenges.
Part. Writing (15%)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Advertising. You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1.1. 广告的坏处
2.2. 广告的好处
3.3. 我的看法
Advertising
