大学英语期末考试 答案

1. (单选题, 3.2 分) The conventional memo has two basic parts: 

• A. a salutation and a body.
• B. a heading and a body.
• C. a salutation & a complimentary close
• D. subject, audience and purpose

2. (单选题, 1.6 分) It is difficult for me to hear clearly his voice, to say nothing of_______his words.

• A. saying
• B. distinguishing
• C. knowing
• D. reading

3. (单选题, 1.6 分) It's taken me a while but at last I've managed to________ my fear of pubic speaking.

• A. overturn
• B. overlook
• C. overtake
• D. overcome

4. (单选题, 1.6 分) We are all_______ to dislike those who are critical of us.

• A. suspicious
• B. easy
• C. liable
• D. desirable

5. (单选题, 1.6 分) Which of the following items is not the right idea for writing personal letters?

• A. Pets
• B. Books
• C. Trips
• D. Dental appointment

6. (单选题, 1.6 分) You'll  probably find  Dave at the school disco----he often             there.

• A. hang out 
• B. hangs out 
• C. hang up 
• D. hangs up

7. (单选题, 1.6 分) A chess player must have a_____ imagination and rich sense of fantasy.

• A. fertile
• B. fragile
• C. file
• D. furious

8. (单选题, 1.6 分) “Are you worried about your son being alone in a strange country？”“ _____ .I’m sure he’ll manage fine.”

• A. By all means
• B. Of course
• C. Not in the least
• D. No wonder

9. (单选题, 1.6 分) The sale of the drug will be_______as of August 1.

• A. cancelled
• B. connected
• C. banned
• D. expunged

10. (单选题, 1.7 分) It pleased the lord but you don't really care for music, do you ? It goes like this: the fourth, the fifth ,The     fall the major lift

• A. small
• B. minor
• C. smaller 
• D. miner

11. (单选题, 1.7 分) This entrance is in ________ use: do not block it.

• A. constant
• B. tender
• C. creative
• D. critical

12. (单选题, 1.7 分) What are supporting details?

• A. Supporting details consist of the additional information the author provides so readers can understand the main idea completely.
• B. The function of details states or suggests the main idea of a paragraph.
• C. Supporting details are sometimes at the beginning of a paragraph.

13. (单选题, 1.7 分)

The car went ______ and crashed over the cliff.

• A.

  out of touch

   

• B.

  out of step

   

• C.

  out of control

   

• D.

  out of sight

   

14. (单选题, 1.7 分) At the conference yesterday, our differences were further（       ） . The next step is to work out a solution acceptable to both sides.

• A. narrowed down
• B. cooled down
• C. driven home
• D. brought about

15. (单选题, 1.7 分) Human being have limited tolerance _____noise.

• A. to
• B. in
• C. on
• D. of

16. (单选题, 1.7 分)

We further recognize the challenges that the world economy faces. While it is currently experiencing_____recovery, downside risks remain.

• A.

  modest

   

• B.

  modern

   

17. (单选题, 1.7 分) The sale of the drug will be_________as of August 1.

• A. cancelled
• B. connected
• C. banned
• D. expanded

18. (单选题, 1.7 分) Our trip to Beijing_______ with the visit of my cousin Lucy’s family. So we had a great reunion at the foot of the Great Wall.

• A. recurred
• B. coincided
• C. blended
• D. occurred

19. (单选题, 1.7 分) The arisits stood before the paintings almost            with astonishment at their beauty.

• A. frank
• B. dumb
• C. dreadful
• D. junior

20. (单选题, 1.7 分) Choose the correct translation of the following sentence:

Josiah Henson is but one name on a long list of courageous men and women who together forged the Underground Railroad.

• A. 乔赛亚·亨森只是一长串无所畏惧的男女名单中的一个名字，这些人共同创建了这条“地下铁路” 。
• B. 但是，乔赛亚·亨森是一长串无畏的男女名单中的一个名字，这些人共同创建了这条“地下铁路”。
• C. 乔赛亚·亨森只是一长串勇敢的男人名单中的一个，是妇女们共同创建了这条“地下铁路” 。
• D. 但是，乔赛亚·亨森是一长串勇敢的男人名单中的一个。是妇女们共同创建了这条“地下铁路” 。

21. (单选题, 1.7 分) Suffering from insomnia (失眠）for several days, Ann went to see her doctor and was told that the problem was more              than physical.

• A. affluent 
• B. dated
• C. emotional
• D. tangible

22. (单选题, 1.7 分) Even _______what she said about his personal life is true, it is irrelevant to his qualifications as a software engineer.

• A. knowing
• B. assuming
• C. recognizing
• D. acknowledging

23. (单选题, 1.7 分) It pleased the lord but you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this: the fourth, the fifth. The________ fall the major lift.

• A. small
• B. minor
• C. smaller
• D. miner

24. (单选题, 1.7 分) Does the play include many complex sentences?

• A. Yes
• B. No

25. (单选题, 1.7 分)

It was the first goal he had scored since his___ from Chelsea.

• A.

   transform

   

• B.

  transfer

   

26. (单选题, 1.7 分) Which is TRUE about memo writing?

• A. You are supposed to come indirectly to the message you want to communicate.
• B. The body contains the message, which should be short, simple .
• C. The style for memos should be very informal.
• D. Memos should be written in clear and concise language.

27. (单选题, 1.7 分) The story that follows_______two famous characters of the Rocky Mountain gold rush days.

• A. states
• B. concerns
• C. proclaims
• D. reads

28. (单选题, 1.7 分) The idea was introduced many years ago and it has greatly influenced________

• A. velopments in science.
• B. previous
• C. current
• D. forthcoming
• E. subsequent

29. (单选题, 1.7 分) The article is interesting, but it needs some ______ before it can be published.

• A. appointments
• B. arrangements
• C. editting
• D. cues

30. (多选题, 1.5 分) Which words are the synonyms for rich ?

• A. affluent
• B. prosperous
• C. well
• D. privileged

31. (多选题, 1.5 分) What are the cause-and-effect analysis patterns?

• A. single cause → single effect pattern
• B. single cause → multiple effects pattern
• C. multiple causes → single effect pattern
• D. The causal chain pattern

32. (多选题, 1.5 分) Which of the following statement is TRUE about writing an application letter?

• A. The letter should be addressed to a specific individual.
• B. You may brag and boast your own ability and qualification.
• C. You should provide your contact and request an interview.
• D. Specify the job you want.

33. (多选题, 1.5 分) When we write an invitation, what should we make clear?

• A. The time.
• B. The place.
• C. The reason.
• D. How to reply.

34. (多选题, 1.5 分) Pick out the sentences using the rhetorical device of metaphor.

• A. Her friends has become a thorn in his side.
• B. You are your mother’s glass.
• C. Hope is a good breakfast, but it’s a bad supper.
• D. Marriage is like a beleaguered fortress.

35. (多选题, 1.5 分) What are the tips mentioned in the video for the language use of a personal description with a focus on a person’s characteristic features? 

• A. aims to show rather than tell the reader what someone is like 
• B. relies on precisely chosen vocabulary with carefully chosen adjectives and adverbs
• C. uses sensory description-what is heard, seen, smelt, felt, tasted to create images
• D. uses powerful words

36. (多选题, 1.5 分) What is “ Pun ” ?

• A. A pun is a play on words in which a humorous effect is produced
• B. a form of word play for rhetorical effect.
• C. It exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words
• D. The ambiguities arise mostly in homophones and homonyms.

37. (多选题, 1.5 分) What is “ Pun ” ?

• A. A pun is a play on words in which a humorous effect is produced
• B. a form of word play for rhetorical effect.
• C. It exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words
• D. The ambiguities arise mostly in homophones and homonyms.

38. (多选题, 1.5 分) When selecting examples for an essay, you should ________.

• A. select the examples that are relevant and persuasive
• B. try to choose typical examples
• C. use the formal words
• D. use the informal words

39. (多选题, 1.5 分) What are the tips mentioned in the video for the language use of a personal description with a focus on a person’s characteristic features?

• A. aims to show rather than tell the reader what someone is like
• B. relies on precisely chosen vocabulary with carefully chosen adjectives and adverbs
• C. uses sensory description-what is heard, seen, smelt, felt, tasted to create images
• D. uses powerful words

40. (多选题, 1.5 分) Which of the following is Aesop's Fable ?

• A. The hare and the tortoise
• B. Pearls before swine
• C. The wolf in sheep’s clothing
• D. The fox and the goat

41. (多选题, 1.5 分) While according to the relation of its composite, collocation can also be divided into 3 types just as follows:

• A. fixed combination.
• B. natural combination.
• C. free combination

42. (多选题, 1.5 分) Tips for formatting the subheadings.

• A. don’t overdo it
• B. don’t replace topic sentences
• C. add headings after the paper is written

43. (多选题, 1.5 分) Which are the transitional word or phrase in cause and effect essay writing?

• A. since
• B. due to
• C. now that
• D. nevertheless

44. (多选题, 1.5 分) Generally speaking, the structure of an essay includes _______. 

• A.  introduction
• B. body
• C. conclusion
• D. paragraphs

45. (多选题, 1.5 分) What are the widely-used Cause-and-effect analysis patterns?

• A. single cause → single effect pattern
• B. single cause → multiple effects pattern
• C. multiple causes → single effect pattern
• D. The causal chain pattern

46. (多选题, 1.5 分) Affixation includes ______.

• A. Acronyms
• B. Prefixation
• C. Suffixation
• D. Clipping

47. (多选题, 1.5 分) Which of the following is Aesop's Fable ?

• A. The hare and the tortoise
• B. Pearls before swine
• C. The wolf in sheep’s clothing
• D. The fox and the goat

48. (多选题, 1.5 分) 7. While according to the relation of its composite, collocation can also be divided into 3 types just as follows: （ ）

• A. fixed combination.
• B. natural combination.
• C. free combination

49. (多选题, 1.5 分) An expository essay can _______. 

• A. give information about a topic
• B. explain ideas
• C.  give directions
• D.

  show how to do something

   

50. (简答题, 2.0 分)

According to the author, what special qualities are necessary for people to live in the countryside?

51. (简答题, 2.0 分)

Why did the writer and his family choose to live in the country? Do you think their dream has come true? Why?

52. (简答题, 2.0 分) The basic elements of a play include _____,________,________,_________,_________,_________,_______.

53. (简答题, 2.0 分) 中译英：工作成了次要的。

54. (简答题, 2.0 分) What are the antonyms of "virtual world"and "virtual life"?

55. (简答题, 2.0 分) 中译英：面对面

56. (简答题, 2.0 分)

Translate the following into English:

就职机会

57. (简答题, 2.0 分)

Translate the following into English:

偶然闯入

58. (简答题, 2.0 分) 中译英：缓缓移动

59. (简答题, 2.0 分)

Translate the following into English:

有所选择地听别人的话