1、1大学英语（四）期末复习题第一部分：交际用语此部分有 15 个未完成的对话，每个对话中未完成的部分有 4 个选项，请从 A、B、C 、D 中选出最佳一项填入空白处。1. -Would you mind giving me an introduction of your company?-_A. Of course not.B. Thank you.C. Im fine.D. Youre welcome. 2. Are there any morning flights to Wuhan?-_A. Which one do you like?B. Yes, there are two.C. No
2、t at all.D. Youre welcome. 3. Excuse me, how long can the taxi get here?-_A. Twenty meter long.B. Thank you.C. In ten minutes. D. Its all right. 4. -What do you think of this tour?-_A. Its terrific!B. It doesnt matter.C. Thank you for saying that.D. Good idea. 5. Would you mind going to the bank wit
3、h me?-_A. Thank you.B. Good idea.C. Not at all.D. Thats true. 6. What kind of account do you want to open?-_A. Not at all.B. Thats OK.C. I have an account.D. A savings account. 7. Why dont we go to the theater this evening?2-_A. I think so.B. Good idea!C. I agree with you.D. Its fine. 8. Im not sati
4、sfied with your product.-_A. It doesnt matter.B. What seems to be the problem?C. Thats all right.D. Fine. 9. Do you mind my smoking here?-_A. Im fine.B. Yes, I do.C. Go away.D. See you later. 10.Are you married?-_A. None of your business.B. Not sure.C. Not yet.D. How about you? 11. How do you get al
5、ong with others?-_A. I get along with others well.B. I dont like other people.C. They dont like me.D. I dont work with others. 12. Is the meeting postponed?-_A. Thats all right.B. Generally.C. Im OK.D. Im afraid so. 13. Can you finish the work on time?-_A. Im afraid not.B. Its good.C. Good idea.D. I
6、 think its perfect. 14. How long will you stay in here?-_A. I like the city.3B. Three days.C. I arrived this morning.D. I will come back next month. 15. Can you get a taxi for me?-_A. Of course.B. So long.C. Go on.D. Thats OK.第二部分：阅读理解此部分共有 6 篇短文，每篇短文后面有 5 个问题。请从每个问题后的A、B、 C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。P
7、assage 1For someone who is such an extraordinarily successful investor, Warren Buffett comes off as a pretty ordinary guy. He was born and bred in Omaha, Nebraska. He wears wrinkled suits, drives his own car, drinks Cherry Coke, and is more likely to be found in a Dairy Queen than a four-star restau
8、rant.But the 68-year-old Omaha native has led an extraordinary life. Even as a young child, Buffett was investor, pretty serious about making money. He used to go door-to-door and sell soda pop. Later, he also worked at his grandfathers grocery store. At the ripe age of 11, Buffett bought his first
9、stock.Already a successful businessman, Buffett wasnt keen on going to college but ended up at Wharton at, the University of Pennsylvania-his father encouraged him to go. Later, Buffett applied to Harvard Business School but was turned down, which was one of the worst admission decisions in Harvard
10、history. The outcome ended up deeply affecting Buffetts life, for he ended up attending Columbia Business School, where he studied under famous Benjamin Graham, the father of securities analysis who provided the foundation for Buffetts investment strategy.1. Buffett led an extraordinary life for he
11、liked luxuries.A. T B. F 2. As a young child, Warren Buffett was keen on making money.A. T B. F 3. Warren Buffett made his living by working at his grandfathers grocery store.A. T B. F 4. When he was 11, Warren Buffett bought stocks with the help of his parents.A. T B F 5. Warren Buffett studied how
12、 to analyze securities at Columbia Business School. A. T B. F Passage 24Drilling or digging for oil has occurred in one way or another for hundreds of years. The Chinese, for instance, invented a bamboo rig to obtain oil and gas for lighting and cooking.But only in the last 40 years has humankind be
13、en able to efficiently extract petroleum from beneath the seas-an achievement to rank with this centurys mightiest technological triumphs.In Australia, nearly 90 percent of our petroleum wealth is found offshore. The search is difficult, extremely expensive, and often fruitless-but critical to the n
14、ations economic future.Oilblack gold-is one of the oceans greatest resources. Today from crude oil we make gasoline for our cars, diesel fuel for our trucks and ships, and jet fuel for our airplanes. Crude oil is a mixture of organic chemicals (chemical compounds containing the element carbon) of li
15、quids and dissolved gases which are of little use in its crude state. In addition, oil is used to generate electricity, heat our buildings, lubricate out machines, and even make plastics, detergents, rubbers, and chemicals. Oil has transformed our daily lives. In fact, nearly one-third of the worlds
16、 oil comes from offshore fields in our oceans. Areas most popular for oil drilling are the Arabian Gulf, the North Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.The new deep ocean drilling, by use of the latest technology, aims at drilling operation at greater depth than were possible by conventional methods. At the
17、same time, through recovery of samples of rock and sedimentation as well as sensoring inside the bore hole, it should add knowledge to such issues of mankind as global warming, earthquake, and the origin of life.6 Humankind was not able to extract petroleum efficiently from beneath the sea until 40
18、years ago.A. T B. F 7 Searching oil from offshore fields is very important for Australian economic future.A. T B. F 8 Crude oil can be used in many aspects of our life even in its crude state.A. T B. F 9 More than 30% of the worlds oil comes from offshore fields in the oceans.A. T B. F 10 By using n
19、ew technology, the new deep ocean drilling cannot achieve the goal of drilling operation at great depth.A. T B. F Passage 3Welcome to the Franklin Business Institute E244 Conversational English class. The object of this course is to learn how to converse fluently and effectively in English. For the
20、next 10 weeks we will finely tune your skills in the art of debating and role-playing. We will also practice speech rhythm and diction with an emphasis on enunciation(清晰的发音) and specific speech problems faced by those who are studying English as a foreign language.5Numerous discussions on a wide var
21、iety of subjects will be held, including topics in business, fiction, travel, differences between Western and Chinese Culture, education and life experience.You will have many opportunities to give oral presentations and voice your opinions on the various topics that we plan to cover. It is very imp
22、ortant that you talk as much as you can. Dont wait for your instructor to ask you to speak. If you have a question, ask it. Additionally, if you have any questions about anything your fellow students say, please feel free to ask.11. What kind of the course is E244？ A. Its a composition one.B. Its a
23、conversational one.C. Its for listening skill.D. Its a grammar one.12. The purpose of this course is to make the students _.A. remember those unknown wordsB. know various rules of English grammarC. learn how to write their term papersD. express themselves fluently and effectively in English13. How l
24、ong will the course take?A. 5 weeks. B. 10 weeks.C. One month. D. Two months.14. Which topic will not be held during the study?A. Education. B. Politics.C. Culture. D. Business.15. Its very important for those who take E244 to _.A. talk as much as they canB. prepare the course before the classC. loo
25、k up every unknown word and phraseD. recite each lessonPassage 4Some people seem to have a knack(诀窍) for learning languages. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar, and learn to write in the new language much more quickly than other people. They do not seem to be any cleverer than
26、others. What makes language learning so much easier for them? Perhaps if we take a close look at these successful language learners, we may discover a few techniques which make language learning easier for them.考试大论坛Firstly, successful language learners are independent learners. They do not depend o
27、n the book or the teacher; theyd rather discover their own way to learn the 6language than wait for the teacher to explain everything. They try to find the sentence patterns, the rules and the meaning of the new word by themselves. They are good guessers. They look for clues and form their own concl
28、usions. When they guess wrong, they guess again. They try to learn from their mistakes.来源：Besides, successful language learning is active learning. Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language; they look for such a chance. They find people who speak the language and th
29、ey ask these people to correct them whenever they make a mistake. They will try anything to communicate. They are not afraid to repeat; they are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication (交流) is difficult, they can accept information that is inexact or incomplete. It is more importa
30、nt for them to learn to think in the language than to know every words Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose. They want to learn the language because they have an interest in the language and the people who speak it. It is necessary for them to learn the language in order
31、 to communicate with these people and to learn from them.16. Successful language learners are independent, so successful learners _. A. depend on the book or the teacherB. wait for the teacher to explain everythingC. learn from their mistakesD. discover their own way to learn languages17. According
32、to the passage, what will successful language learners do when they meet some new words? A. Try to guess their meanings.B. Ask their teachers.C. Look the new words up in the dictionary.D. Pay no attention to them.18. Successful language learning is active, so successful learners _. A. wait for a cha
33、nce to use the languageB. look for a chance to use the languageC. only use the language in classD. try to avoid using the language 19. Why do successful language learners want to learn the language? A. Because they want to find better jobs.B. Because they want to get good marks in their exams.C. Bec
34、ause they are interested in the language and the people who speak it.D. Because they have a knack for learning languages.20. The purpose of the passage is to _. A. explain the importance of language learningB. introduce some useful techniques of language learning 考试)C. teach people how to learn Engl
35、ishD. compare language teaching with language learning7Passage 5In order to rent and drive a car in Japan, you require a Japanese driving license or an international driving permit. In case of France, Germany and Switzerland, an official translation of your home countrys driving license is required.
36、International driving permits must be obtained in your home country, usually through the National Automobile Association, before you leave for Japan. They are valid for one year and must be accompanied by your home countrys driving license in order to be valid.Japan recognizes only international dri
37、ving permits, which are based on the Geneva Convention of 1949. Some countries, such as France, Germany and Switzerland, however, issue international driving permits, which are based on different conventions. The permits issued by those countries are not valid in Japan.Instead, people with a French,
38、 German or Swiss drivers license can drive in Japan for up to one year with an official Japanese translation of their driving licenses. Contact the respective embassies or consulates in Japan for details on how to obtain a recognized translation.The minimum age for driving in Japan is 18 years.21. W
39、hat kind of permit should a foreigner obtain if he wants to rent or drive a car in Japan?A. He must have a driver s license of his own country.B. He must have a German driving license.C. He should have a France driving license.D. He should have an international driving permit.22. What should people
40、do if they own a Swiss driving license and want to rent a car in Japan?A. They should have their Swiss driving license translated into English.B. They should have their home countrys driving license translated into Japanese.C. They should have their home countrys driving license translated into Fren
41、ch.D. They should get a new driving license in Japan.23. Where do people usually get their international driving license?A. They obtain it in their home country.B. They obtain it while they arrive in Japan.C. They obtain it in a third country.D. They can buy one instead.24. Why driving permits issue
42、d by countries such as France, Germany and Switzerland are not valid in Japan?A. Because they dont issue international driving permits.B. Because they dont use English or Japanese.C. Because they are based on different conventions.D. Because they are also based on Geneva Convention of 1949.25. The l
43、ast sentence means_.A. people in all ages are allowed to drive in JapanB. people under the age of 15 can also drive in Japan8C. people at or above the age of 18 can be allowed to drive in JapanD. people can be allowed to drive for 18 years at leastPassage 6Packaging is a very important form of adver
44、tising. A package can sometimes motivate people to buy products. For example, a little child might ask for a breakfast food contained in a box with a picture of a TV character. The child is more interested in the picture than in breakfast food. Pictures for children to color or cut out, games printe
45、d on a package, or a small gift inside a box also motivate many children to buy products - or to ask their parents to buy for them.Some packages suggest that a buyer will get something for nothing. Food products sold in reusable containers are examples of this. Although a similar product in plain co
46、ntainer might cost less, people often prefer to buy the product in a reusable glass or dish, because they believe the container is free. However, the cost of the container is added to the cost of the product.The size of a package also motivates a buyer. Maybe the package has “Economy Size” or “Famil
47、y Size” printed on it. This suggests that the larger size has the most product for the least money. But that is not always true. To find it out, a buyer has to know how the product is sold and the price of the basic unit.The information on the package should provide some answers. But the important thing for any buyer to remember is that a package is often an advertisement.
