大学英语精读1题库.doc

1、1 大学英语精读 1 题库 试题一 Part 1. Vocabulary and structure (30%) Directions: Choose one for the best answer. 1. They _an enemy guard near the railway station. A cast B arrested C captured D mounted 2. The steps of the old house _ under my weight. A complained B sobbed C murmured D groaned 3. Young adults _

2、older people are more likely to prefer pop songs. A other than B more than C less than D rather than 4. Id rather have a room of my own, however small it is, than _ room with someone else. A to share B to have shared C share D sharing 5. When in trouble, she always leans _ John for help. A on B towa

3、rds C to D at 6. Just as the builder is skilled in the handling of his bricks, _ the experienced writer is skilled in the handling of his works. A as B thus C so D like 7. It was because the ten major building projects were designed, built and fully completed _ ten months that it was considered to b

4、e a miracle. A in good season B in great demand C in a matter of D in advance 8. No matter how frequently _, the works of Beethoven always attract large audience. A performed B performing C to be performed D being performed 9. He is such a devoted football _ that he travels with the team. A player B

5、 fun C fee D fan 10. Im very glad to know that my boss has generously agreed to _ my debt in return for certain service. A take away B cut out C write off D clear up 11. At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, but halfway in her speech, she suddenly _ to anoth

6、er subject. A committee B switched C favored D transmitted 12. There are other problems which I dont propose to _ at the moment. A go into B go around C go for D go on 13. I want to buy a new tie to _ this brown suit. A go into B go with C go after D go by 14. These dogs were _ after the long chase.

7、 A holding their breath B catching their breath C wasting their breath D recovering their breath 15. John said that he didnt quite _ and asked me to repeat what I had said. A . snatch up B. summon up C catch on D watch on 16. I was _ the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived. A to B on C

8、at D in 17. Although architecture has artistic qualities, it must also satisfy a number of important practical _. A. obligations B regulations C observations D considerations 18. This ticket _ you to a free meal in our new restaurant. A gives B grants C entitles D credits 19. A season ticket _ the h

9、older to make as many journeys as he wishes within the stated period of time. A grants B promises C entitles D presents 20. It is well-known that the retired workers in our country are _ free medical care. A entitled to B involved in C associated with D assigned to 21. She always _ these arguments.

10、A gets the better of B does better than C thinks better of D does her best 22. The carpenter angrily _ aside his tools and would work no longer. A flung B flapped C patted D tackled 23. When Jim heard the fire alarm he _ and looked for the nearest exit. 2 A lost his head B headed for C headed off D

11、kept his head 24. Mom used to be very busy at that time and had to put me _ the care of my grandma. A for B at C on D in 25. Would you care _ a cup of coffee? A for B about C of D / 26. In more general use are inexpensive chopsticks of bamboo or wood that can be bought in _ of pairs; 10 is the usual

12、 number. A bunches B bundles C units D pieces 27. He _ who the murderer was before the end of the book. A figured on B figured in C figured out D figured up 28. I cant _ what has happened to the vegetables, for they were freshly picked this morning. A figure out B draw out C look out D work out 29.

13、Rainstorm _ the forest on the coast. A flashed B crashed C lashed D flushed 30. The explorers meant to walk through the primitive forest _. A at most B at all hazards B by hazard D in harmony Part 2 Reading comprehension (30%) Passage 1 It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents

14、at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with crises; that they talk too much

15、 about certain problems and that they have no sense of humour, at least in parent-child relationships. I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when young. Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in cloth

16、es and hairstyles, in entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or hairstyles

17、irritate their parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste. Sometimes you are resistant and proud because you do not want your parents to approve of what you do. If they did approve, it looks as if

18、you are betraying your own age group. But in that case, you are assuming that you are the underdog: you cant win but at least you can keep your honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after long years of childhood, when you were completely under your parents control.

19、But it ignores the fact that you are now beginning to be responsible for yourself. If you plan to control your life, co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. You can impress others with your sense of responsibility and

20、initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do. 31. The author is primarily addressing _. A. parents of teenagers B. those who give advice to teenagers C. newspaper readers D. teenagers 32. The first paragraph is mainly about_. A. the teenagers criticism of their pare

21、nts B. misunderstandings between teenagers and their parents C. the dominance of the parents over their children D. the teenagers ability to deal with crises 33. Teenagers tend to have strange clothes and hairstyles because they _. A. want to show their existence by creating a culture of their own B

22、. have a strong desire to be leaders in style and taste C. have no other way to enjoy themselves better D. want to irritate their parents 34. Teenagers do not want their parents to approve of whatever they do because they_. A. have already been accepted into the adult world B. feel that they are sup

23、erior in a small way to the adults 3 C. are not likely to win over the adults D. have a desire to be independent 35. To improve parent-child relationships, teenagers are advised to be _. A. obedient B. co-operative C. responsible D. independent Passage 2 The effects of long-distance running are psyc

24、hologically uplifting. In a world full of tensions, cruelty and chaos, running helps reinforce the view that life is good and lead the runner to tranquility and harmony. Long-distance running helps a person forget pressing family problems as well as job-related annoyances. An example comes quickly t

25、o mind. One day I had a terrible fight with my landlady over some foolish incident. We screamed and yelled at each other. A few minutes later, I set out on my daily run. By the end of the first mile, the argument seemed like a bad dream. At the end of the second, the reason for it seemed trivial. By

26、 the end of the fourth mile, I was filled with feelings of remorse and forgiveness toward the landlady. I bought her a beautiful rose, which I gave her as soon as I stepped inside the house. All was quickly well again between us. Running has that kind of effect on most runners. It makes us feel beni

27、gn and serene. Incorporating long-distance running into a daily routine will significantly change a runners life-style. After I had been running for some time I found that I had more energy and could do more. My days grew longer, because I seemed to need less sleep; what sleep I did get seemed more

28、restful. My body became thinner, smoother, firmer. Running also produces a healthful feeling of pleasant excitement, which comes from adherence to a strict routine and the improved physical condition. So, running makes me feel good, about myself and about the world. There are other long-term effects

29、 of running which are beneficial. But what benefits running does offer me are already enough to make me addicted to the sport for the rest of my life. 36. We can learn from the passage that the authors attitude towards long-distance running is _. A. indifferent B. popular C. positive D. negative 37.

30、 The meaning of “reinforce” in the first paragraph is probably _. A. negate B. create C. criticize D. strengthen 38. The author gives his own example in the second paragraph to illustrate that_. A. it is foolish to quarrel with the landlord B. long-distance running helps you to forget your problems

31、and annoyance C. we should be friendly with others D. long-distance running makes you stronger 39. Why does long-distance running produce a healthful feeling of pleasant excitement? A. Because you adhere to a routine. B. Because your physical condition is improved. C. Because you meet less unpleasan

32、t things in your life. D. Both A and B 40. What does the author mean by the last sentence of the passage? A. He will keep the good habit of long-distance running. B. He will ask his family to run with him. C. He will write an article about the benefit of running. D. He will search for other long-ter

33、m effects of running for the rest of his life. Passage 3 Scientists estimate that about 35,000 other objects, too small to detect with radar but detectable with powerful Earth-based telescopes, are also circling the Earth at an altitude of 200 to 700 miles. This debris poses little danger to us on t

34、he Earth, but since it is traveling at average relative speeds of six miles per second , it can severely damage expensive equipment in a collision. This threat was dramatized by a cavity one-eighth of an inch in diameter created in a window of a United States space shuttle in 1983. The pit was deter

35、mined to have been caused by a collision with a speck of paint traveling at a speed of about two to four miles per second. The window had to be replaced. 4 As more and more nations put satellites into space, the risk of collision can only increase. Measures are already being taken to control the gro

36、wth of orbital debris. The United States has always required its astronauts to bag their wastes and return them to Earth. The United States Air Force has agreed to conduct low-altitude rather than high-altitude tests of objects it puts into space so debris from tests will reenter the Earths atmosphe

37、re and burn up. Extra shielding will also reduce the risk of damage. For example, 2,000 pounds of additional shielding is being considered for each of six space-station crew modules. Further, the European Space Agency, an international consortium, is also looking into preventive measures. 41. It can

38、 be inferred from the passage that debris was harmful to one of the space shuttles because the debris was_. A. large B. moving very fast C. radioactive D. burning uncontrollably 42. What effect did orbital debris have on one of the space shuttles? A. It removed some of the paint B. It damaged one of

39、 the windows C. It caused a loss of altitude D. It led to a collision with a space station 43. The word “them” in the second paragraph (Line 4) refers to which of the following?. A. Astronauts B. Wastes C. Tests D. Crew modules 44. Which of the following questions is NOT answered by the information

40、in the passage? . A. How can small objects orbiting the Earth be seen B. What is being done to prevent orbital debris from increasing C. Why is the risk of damage to space equipment likely to increase D. When did the United States Air Force begin making tests in space 45. What are the main points in

41、cluded in the second paragraph? A. More and more nations put satellites into space. B. The space race is a waste of money. C. Orbital debris will reduce the risk of damage. D. Measures are being taken for protecting spacing vehicles against damage by space debris. Part 3 Cloze Its never easy to admi

42、t you are in the 1 . 2 human, we all need to know the art of apologizing. Look 3 with honesty and think how 4 youve judged roughly, said unkind things, pushed yourself ahead at the 5 of a friend. Then count the 6 when you indicated clearly and truly that you were sorry. A bit frightening, isnt it? F

43、rightening because some deep wisdom in us knows that when even a small wrong has been committed, some mysterious moral feeling is disturbed, and it strays out of 7 until fault is acknowledged and regret expressed. I remember a doctor friend, the late Clarence Lieb, telling me about a man who came to

44、 him 8 a variety of signs: headaches, insomnia (失眠) and stomach trouble. No physical 9 could be found. Finally Dr. Lieb said to the man, “Unless you tell me what s 10 you, I cant help you.” After some hesitation, the man 11 that, as executor ( 指定遗嘱执行人) of his fathers will, he had been cheating his b

45、rother, who lived abroad, of his inheritance. 12 and there the wise old doctor made the man write to his brother asking for forgiveness and 13 a cheque as the first 14 in restoring their good relation. He then went with him to the mailbox in the corridor. As the letter disappeared, the man burst int

46、o tears. “Thank you,” he said, “I think Im 15 .” And he 16 . A heartfelt apology can not only heal 17 relationship but also make it stronger. If you can think of 18 who 19 an apology from you, someone you have 20 , or judged too roughly, or just neglected, do something about it right now. 1. (A) wro

47、ng (B) false C) falsity (D) mistake 2. (A) As (B) To be (C) Being (D) Be 3. (A) on (B) forward (C) back (D) at 5 4. (A) much B) often (C) soon (D) long. 5. (A) cost (B) price (C) expanse (D) expense 6.(A)occasions (B)circumstances (C)conditions (D) situations 7. (A) way (B) concern (C) balance (D) p

48、eace 8. (A) for (B) with (C) on (D) to 9. (A) cause (B) sign (C) symptom (D) reason 10. (A) worried (B) worrying C) wrong (D) wronged 11. (A) explained (B) complained C) stated (D) confessed 12. (A) Right (B) Here (C) Then (D) Time 13. (A) enclosed B) enclosing (C) enclose (D) encloses 14. (A) step (B) pace (C) decision (D) sig