江南大学-大学英语题库答案.doc

1、一、 阅读理解1. Chess must be one of the oldest games in the world. An Arab traveller in India in the year 900 wrote that it was played long, long ago. Chess was probably invented in India, and it has been played everywhere from Japan to Europe since 1400. The name chess is interesting. When one player is

2、 attacking the others king, he says in English, check. When the king has been caught and cannot move anywhere, he says check mate. These words come from Persian Shah mat means the king is dead. That is when the game is over, and one player has won.答：A B A B B2. Herman had worked for the bank of Ruri

3、tania for ten years and was still only a clerk. He was not satisfied with the position and wanted to find something better. Yet he did not want to lose his position in bank before he had got another one, so he prepared a letter about himself, with the words “HELP! I AM A PRISONER OF THE BANK OF RURI

4、TANIA!“ in big letters across the top. Then he sent it to several other banks, asking them for a job.答：B A A B A1. In 1801, Thomas Jefferson was the first president to take the oath of office in the nations permanent capital, Washington D.C. Although Washington was a new city, it was already familia

5、r to President Jefferson. In fact, Jefferson had helped plan the capitals streets and public buildings. Besides being a city planner and architect, the new President was a writer, a scientist, and the inventor of several tools. 答：A D C A B1.Have you 1asked yourself why children go to school? You wil

6、l probably say that they go 2their own language and other languages, arithmetic, history, science and3subjects. That is quite true; but why do they learn these things? And are these things 4that they learn at school?答： C B C D A B B A D A D A C B B A C D D C2.Our family is trying to decide where to

7、go for our vacation this summer. Our son, Tom, wants to go to Yellow Stone Park again to see the bears. We did that last summer and what an experience it was! When we got there, we put up our tent and went to explore. As we returned, we heard our daughter Susie cry out and then 答：B A B B B3.We got u

8、p early this morning and _1 _ a long walk after breakfast. We walked _2 _ the business section of the city. I told you yesterday that th 答：B B A C D A D C C A A B C D D A A C B B4.Television has opened windows in everybodys life. Young men will never again go to war as they did in 1914. Millions of

9、people now have seen the effects of a battle. And the result has been a general dislike of war, and perhaps more interest in helping those who suffer from all the terrible things that have been shown on the screen.答：D B A D B5. My husband had just bought a new washing machine for me. I decided to us

10、e it and I washed a lot of things.Everything worked well, but I found one of my husbands socks missing. I looked everywhere for it, but I couldnt find it anywhere.The next morning, I got ready for school as usual. When the bell rang, the students came in. I greeted them first and then told them what

11、 we were going to do that day.答：A A B A B6.College brings together people from all walks of life. There are so many different types of people in the world but if you go to a college campus, you are sure to find at least one of every kind. The great part about being here with so many different people

12、 is that you get to interact with some interesting characters and see how答：A C B D B7.Nonverbal (非语言的) communication has to do with gestures, movements and closeness of two people when they are talking. The scientists say that those gestures, movements and so on have meaning which words do not carry

13、.答：B B D A D8.Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which moti

14、ons stand for letters, words and ideas. 答：A C B C A三、词汇与结构1.Everyone of us _ tired and wanted a good rest D2.Since China has entered the WTO, the _ on foreign businesses will gradually be reduced. A3.By the time we arrived at the airport, the rain _already_. B4.Bob took a part-time job _ handbills f

15、or a cosmetic company. D5.Id _ it if you would turn the radio down. C6.The invention of the telephone was a great _ to human communication. D7.The Internet enables us to _ the world without leaving home. B8.Take this medicine, _ you will not recover. C9.The plane _ take off at 8:30 a.m. has been del

16、ayed because of thick fog. A10.Thryone of us _ tired and wanted a e _. A11.They were lost in the city because its centre has _ beyond recognition. B12.Being questioned by the public, they have _ to give a quick and decisive response. C13.These dogs are _ to fight. D14.Howard _ those who had no princ

17、iple and could be bought by money. A15.The government refuses to _ with terrorists. D16.When I _ my childhood, I realize that I was totally carefree and nave. C17.The Origin of Species is one of the most _ books ever written.A18.The industry is _ by five multinational companies. A19.Jamie is a _ pia

18、nist and he has a huge number of fans. C20.The working principle of this machine is that the signal will be _ into digital code. B21.The computer is very useful because it is able to store _.A22.The Origin of Species is one of the most _ books ever written. A It has been reported that in colleges ac

19、ross the United States, the daytime serial drama known as the soap opera has suddenly become “in“. Between the hours of 11 a.m. 答：C C D C BCommunity service is an important component of education here at our university. We encourage all students to volunteer for at least one community activity befor

20、e they graduate. A new community program called “One On One“ helps elementary students whove fallen behind. 答：B C A D BNo one is glad to hear that his body has to be cut open by a surgeon and part of it taken out. Today, however, we neednt worry about feeling pain during the operation. The sick pers

21、on falls into a kind of sleep, and when he awakes, the operation is finished. But these happy conditions are fairly new. It is not many years since a man who had to have operation felt all its pain.A B B A A二、 词汇与语法2. Dress at that party was _, with no neckties or fancy dresses. B4.He was very upset

22、 when Stanford _ his application for scholarship. D8.Asteroids(小行星 ), also known as “ minor planets “, are _ in the outer space. A9.Administrative personnel should also _ some technical skills. B11.He _ lives in the house where he was born. C12.I wont make the _ mistake next time. B13. - _ is your g

23、irlfriend like?- She is very kind and good-looking. B14.We came finally _ the conclusion that she has been telling lies all the time. C15.I didnt know what to do, but then an idea suddenly _ to me. C16.If I dont _ the phone at home, ring me at work D17.We should not look down _ the poor people A18.H

24、ow good the news is for you! C19.If you need me, just let me know.-I will,_. C三、 交际英语1. Would you please show me your bankbook?- _ B2.Hello, could I speak to Mike please?- _ B3.Well done and_.- Thank you very much! B6.How do I get to the cinema?- _ D7.Would you like to see a film?- _ A8.This is a ch

25、allenging job. Who wants it? - _ A9.- I hope you have a most happy and prosperous new year!_ C11.Thank you ever so much for your lovely gift. B12.Could you pass me the salt and pepper? B13.What a beautiful dress you have on today! D15.May I move your bag a little and take this seat? D16.The company

26、tries to project a(n) _ of being innovative and progressive. C17. - Good night and thanks again.- _ D18. - Can I borrow your digital camera for a couple of days?- _ C19. - _?- Its Friday. A20. -How soon will your father fly to New York?-_ C21. -How much is that meat, please?-_ B四、 选词填空1. Man cant go

27、 on increasing his number at the present rate. In the next 30 years man will face a period of crisis. 1 experts believe that there will be a widespread food shortage. Other experts think this is too pessimistic（悲观的）, and man can prevent things 2 worse than they 答：B A C E DDo you forget to turn off t

28、he lights and heaters when you go out of a room? In 2040 it will not matter. They will turn themselves off and on again when you return. A sensor will detect the presence of a human and turn the systems on, and when the humans leave it will turn them off again.答：B A A B BIn the water around New York city is a very small island called Liberty Island. On Liberty Island there is a very special statue called the Statue of Liberty. It is one of the most famous sightsin the world.答：C D A C B