1、2014年 9 月份考试大学英语（ 1）第一次作业 一、单项选择题（本大题共 70 分，共 35 小题，每小题 2 分） 1. My American friend knows my problem because I ( ) my ideas with him. A. have changed B. changed C. have exchanged D. exchanged 2. We are having a ( ) technical problem with one of our engines. A. light B. slight C. bright D. slim 3. ( )
2、 I am well again, I can go on with the expedition. A. In that B. Now that C. Because D. That 4. The opportunities for people to meet outside ( ) a lot ( ) the weather. A. basedon B. taketo C. dependon D. involvein 5. There are many misunderstandings about American Indian names. Crazy Horses, for exa
3、mple, was given to a man because he was courageous, not because he was mad. Indian families had no last names. The Sioux Indians give individuals three or four names. The first name was given at birth. It showed the order of a birth into the family. Wenonah, for instance, meant “firstborn daughter”.
4、 The second name, the honor name, was given to the child by a medicine man (有法术之人 ). It usually referred to the fine character of good deeds of one of the childs ancestors ( 祖先 ). When he grew up, the person was expected to live up to this name. Otherwise, the person might not be called by it. The t
5、hird name was the nickname. It usually referred to something odd (临时的 ) that the person had done. It was hardly ever flattering. The fourth name came the deed name. It was give n by a war chief after the person accomplished some good or extraordinary bravery. The name might be that of a fear inspiri
6、ng animal such as Bear or Buffalo or that of a noble bird, such as Eagle, Hawk or Owl. A. if he could put the meaning of this name into practice, B. if his appearance would be like his ancestors, C. only when he grew up D. when he satisfied the medicine man 6. Between 1886 and 1914, Canada received
7、over two million immigrants. The majority of them were from Eastern Europe. The government welcomed these people by offering them free farmland in the West. However, Canada immigration policy was not equal for Asian immigrants. The Canadian government passed two laws to prevent Chinese immigration.
8、In 1885, the Canadian government passed the first law to prevent Chinese immigration. The law forced every Chinese person entering Canada to pay a $50 entry fee. The government introduced this head tax to satisfy Caucasian(高加索人 ) laborers who felt that Chinese immigrants were competing for their job
9、s. The head tax was a burden for Chinese immigrants, but it did not prevent them from coming to Canada. For many of these poor Chinese laborers, they could earn more money there than in China. They were willing to borrow the money to pay for the overseas trip and the head tax. The Canadian governmen
10、t raised the head tax to $100 in 1900, then to $500 in 1903. The Canadian government passed its most restrictive immigration law in 1923. That year, the Chinese Immigration Act prevented all Chinese except officers, merchants, and students from entering Canada. The Act was the result of pressure fro
11、m anti-Asian groups. These groups felt that the head tax was insufficient because Chinese laborers were still coming to Canada. The law effectively stopped Chinese immigration from 1923 to 1947. During the 24-year period, only 44 Chinese entered Canada officially. A. strict B. serious C. limitation
12、D. determinative 7. He was in a traffic jam, ( ) made him late for school. A. that B. which C. what D. how 8. Do you think this is a ( ) solution to the problem? A. pepper B. programmed C. prepared D. proper 9. He was in ( ) with 10 others for the job. A. commission B. comprehension C. composition D
13、. competition 10. The questions like “Where do you work?” or “Are you married?” are too ( ) to Europeans. A. polite B. correct C. wrong D. personal 11. Between 1886 and 1914, Canada received over two million immigrants. The majority of them were from Eastern Europe. The government welcomed these peo
14、ple by offering them free farmland in the West. However, Canada immigration policy was not equal for Asian immigrants. The Canadian government passed two laws to prevent Chinese immigration. In 1885, the Canadian government passed the first law to prevent Chinese immigration. The law forced every Ch
15、inese person entering Canada to pay a $50 entry fee. The government introduced this head tax to satisfy Caucasian(高加索人 ) laborers who felt that Chinese immigrants were competing for their jobs. The head tax was a burden for Chinese immigrants, but it did not prevent them from coming to Canada. For m
16、any of these poor Chinese laborers, they could earn more money there than in China. They were willing to borrow the money to pay for the overseas trip and the head tax. The Canadian government raised the head tax to $100 in 1900, then to $500 in 1903. The Canadian government passed its most restrict
17、ive immigration law in 1923. That year, the Chinese Immigration Act prevented all Chinese except officers, merchants, and students from entering Canada. The Act was the result of pressure from anti-Asian groups. These groups felt that the head tax was insufficient because Chinese laborers were still
18、 coming to Canada. The law effectively stopped Chinese immigration from 1923 to 1947. During the 24-year period, only 44 Chinese entered Canada officially. A. The Dangers of Chinese immigrants in Canada B. The Development of Chinese Immigration Laws in Canada C. Job Opportunities During the Early 19
19、th Century D. The Activities of Chinese Workers in Canada 12. Between 1886 and 1914, Canada received over two million immigrants. The majority of them were from Eastern Europe. The government welcomed these people by offering them free farmland in the West. However, Canada immigration policy was not
20、 equal for Asian immigrants. The Canadian government passed two laws to prevent Chinese immigration. In 1885, the Canadian government passed the first law to prevent Chinese immigration. The law forced every Chinese person entering Canada to pay a $50 entry fee. The government introduced this head t
21、ax to satisfy Caucasian(高加索人 ) laborers who felt that Chinese immigrants were competing for their jobs. The head tax was a burden for Chinese immigrants, but it did not prevent them from coming to Canada. For many of these poor Chinese laborers, they could earn more money there than in China. They w
22、ere willing to borrow the money to pay for the overseas trip and the head tax. The Canadian government raised the head tax to $100 in 1900, then to $500 in 1903. The Canadian government passed its most restrictive immigration law in 1923. That year, the Chinese Immigration Act prevented all Chinese
23、except officers, merchants, and students from entering Canada. The Act was the result of pressure from anti-Asian groups. These groups felt that the head tax was insufficient because Chinese laborers were still coming to Canada. The law effectively stopped Chinese immigration from 1923 to 1947. Duri
24、ng the 24-year period, only 44 Chinese entered Canada officially. A. strict B. serious C. limitation D. determinative 13. When I returned home, I found I had ( ) the wrong suitcase. A. taken off B. taken up C. looked out D. picked up 14. Were it be rainy tomorrow, we ( ) the activities. A. will canc
25、el B. would cancel C. had cancelled D. cancel 15. The desire to convey a feeling of friendship is often universal. ( ) A. 宇宙的 B. 通用的 C. 大学的 D. 联合的 16. Great as Newton was, many of his ideas ( ) today and are being modified by the work of scientists of our time. A. are to challenge B. may be challeng
26、ed C. have been challenged D. are challenging 17. The more attention you put in your study, ( ) the study will be. A. more easier B. the more easier C. the easier D. easier as 18. If you refuse my suggestion, you will regret( ). A. sooner or later B. now and then C. time and time D. in or out 19. Id
27、 better check in my luggage quickly ( ) Id miss my flight. A. and B. so C. or D. to 20. It is in this university ( ) Prof. Jackson established his famous theory. A. which B. that C. where D. what 21. Such man ( ) heard form him praised him. A. as B. who C. that D. whom 22. I gave him the book, but d
28、emanded that he ( ) it to me in a week. A. must return B. return C. would return D. returned 23. Between 1886 and 1914, Canada received over two million immigrants. The majority of them were from Eastern Europe. The government welcomed these people by offering them free farmland in the West. However
29、, Canada immigration policy was not equal for Asian immigrants. The Canadian government passed two laws to prevent Chinese immigration. In 1885, the Canadian government passed the first law to prevent Chinese immigration. The law forced every Chinese person entering Canada to pay a $50 entry fee. Th
30、e government introduced this head tax to satisfy Caucasian(高加索人 ) laborers who felt that Chinese immigrants were competing for their jobs. The head tax was a burden for Chinese immigrants, but it did not prevent them from coming to Canada. For many of these poor Chinese laborers, they could earn mor
31、e money there than in China. They were willing to borrow the money to pay for the overseas trip and the head tax. The Canadian government raised the head tax to $100 in 1900, then to $500 in 1903. The Canadian government passed its most restrictive immigration law in 1923. That year, the Chinese Imm
32、igration Act prevented all Chinese except officers, merchants, and students from entering Canada. The Act was the result of pressure from anti-Asian groups. These groups felt that the head tax was insufficient because Chinese laborers were still coming to Canada. The law effectively stopped Chinese
33、immigration from 1923 to 1947. During the 24-year period, only 44 Chinese entered Canada officially. A. The Dangers of Chinese immigrants in Canada B. The Development of Chinese Immigration Laws in Canada C. Job Opportunities During the Early 19th Century D. The Activities of Chinese Workers in Cana
34、da 24. Id better check in my luggage quickly ( ) Id miss my flight. A. and B. so C. or D. to 25. Congratulations ( ) your being named this years Outstanding Student. A. for B. of C. on D. at 26. The man took ( ). A. two bottles of beer and a chocolate. B. two bottle of beer and a chocolate. C. two b
35、ottles of beer and a piece of chocolate. D. two bottle of beers and a piece of chocolate. 27. I dont know how to express my thanks. - ( ) A. its my pressure B. The pleasure is mine. C. Nice to meet. D. No, not. 28. I know every word in an( ), but I dont know what it impl ies. A. expressing B. expres
36、s C. expressed D. expression 29. The two lakes are quite similar ( ) each other. A. to B. from C. with D. over 30. ( ) I enjoy working very hard each day at the university, I still feel that my family is more important than anything else. A. Even B. Even though C. If D. As if 31. I try to be kind to
37、 other people, but sometimes Im very stubborn and never change my mind. ( ) A. 愚蠢 B. 固执 C. 坚强 D. 天生的 32. Look at the muddy road here. It ( )( ) last night. A. could have rained B. must have rained C. would have rained D. should have rained 33. The subject ( ) I am most interested is English. A. in t
38、hat B. in what C. in which D. in where 34. There are many misunderstandings about American Indian names. Crazy Horses, for example, was given to a man because he was courageous, not because he was mad. Indian families had no last names. The Sioux Indians give individuals three or four names. The fir
39、st name was given at birth. It showed the order of a birth into the family. Wenonah, for instance, meant “firstborn daughter”. The second name, the honor name, was given to the child by a medicine man (有法术之人 ). It usually referred to the fine character of good deeds of one of the childs ancestors (
40、祖先 ). When he grew up, the person was expected to live up to this name. Otherwise, the person might not be called by it. The third name was the nickname. It usually referred to something odd (临时的 ) that the person had done. It was hardly ever flattering. The fourth name came the deed name. It was gi
41、ve n by a war chief after the person accomplished some good or extraordinary bravery. The name might be that of a fear inspiring animal such as Bear or Buffalo or that of a noble bird, such as Eagle, Hawk or Owl. A. if he could put the meaning of this name into practice, B. if his appearance would b
42、e like his ancestors, C. only when he grew up D. when he satisfied the medicine man 35. The doctor took my temperature and ( ) to my heart. A. listens B. will listen C. has listened D. listened 二、阅读理解单项选择题（本大题共 30 分，共 6 小题，每小题 5 分） 1. Country music is an American popular-music style. In its current
43、form, country music is a combination of two separate musical traditions: the styles of the Southeastern states and the music of the Southwest, especially Texas. Both styles influenced and were influenced by the blues and by black rural dance music. The first country artists to be widely known achiev
44、ed popularity in the late 1920s. The music of these performers was heard throughout the south during the 1920s and 30s on radio programs. By the 1950s, country music had become a significant force in pop music. Regular appearances on the radio show made stars of many performers. The singer-songwrite
45、r Hank Williams wrote four million-seller songs in 1950, seven in 1951, and four more in 1953. By the 1970s, some country musicians began combining country music with electric instruments, creating a country rock sound.(1). What does “Both styles” in Paragraph 1 refer to? ( ) A. Country music style
46、and the musical style of the Southeastern states. B. The musical styles of the Southwestern states and the Southeastern states. C. The Southwestern musical style and Texas musical style. D. The styles of blues and the black rural dance music (2). Country music was not really an important pop music u
47、ntil ( ) A. 1920s B. 1930s C. 1940s D. 1950s (3). Hank Williams ( ) in 1951 A. wrote seven million songs B. sold seven million copies of his songs C. wrote seven songs D. sold seven million copies of his seven songs (4). Electric instruments add to country music a style of ( ) A. rock music B. blues
48、 C. black music D. Southern music (5). What do you think can be a proper title of this passage? ( A. Hank Williams, A Great Singer and Songwriter B. The Influence of Blues and Black Music C. A Brief Introduction to Country Music D. Country Music Combined With Electric Instruments 2. Advertising can
49、be thought of “as the means of making known in order to buy or sell goods or services”. Advertising aims to increase peoples awareness and arouse interest. It tries to inform and to persuade. The media are all used to spread the message, and the press offers a fairly cheap method. Magazines are used to reach special sections of the market. The cinema and commercial radio are useful for local markets. Television, although more expensive, can be very effective. Posters are fairly cheap and more perma
