大学英语(本)阶段练习三及答案.doc

大学英语()(本)阶段练习三及答案
华东理工大学网络教育学院
大学英语（3）（本）阶段练习 test3

I. Grammar Points (网络统考语法考点梳理----虚拟语气；定语从句；状语从句；宾语从句; 非谓语)
1. If the whole program __D___ beforehand, a great deal of time and money would have been lost.
A. was not planned B. were not planned
C. would not be planned D. had not been planned
2. Isn’t it about the time you __A___ to do morning exercises?
A. began B. begin C. should begin D. have begun
3. I’m very grateful to you for what you’ve given me and _D___ you have done for me.
A. which B. that C. all what D. all that
4. He told me how he had given me shelter and protection without which I __C__ of hunger.
A. would be died B. would die C. would have died D. will die
5. This article deals with the natural phenomenon which _B___ most interesting to everyone.
A. are B. is C. they are D. it is
6. He’s determined to finish the job _B___ long it takes.
A. no matter B. however C. wherever D. whatever
7. Though Jane is satisfied with her success, she wonders __D___ will happen to her private life.
A. how B. who C. that D. what
8. TOEFL is a test for students __A___ native language is not English.
A. whose B. of whom C. that D. which
9. We desire that the tour leader _A___ us immediately of any changes in plan.
A. inform B. informs C. informed D. has informed
10. These two areas are similar __D___ they both have a high rainfall during this season.
A. to that B. besides that C. except that D. in that
11. Scientists say it may be five or ten years _B___ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.
A. since B. before C. after D. when
12. This is a very difficult operation. It’s essential that you _C___ for emergency.
A. be prepared B. would prepare C. be prepared D. must be prepared
13. Most insurance agents would rather you __C__ anything about collecting claims until they investigate the situation.
A. don’t do B. would not do C. didn’t do D. do not
14. Her suntanned face suggested that she _A__ in excellent health.
A. be B. is C. was D. were
15. __B___ evidence that language acquiring ability must be stimulated.
A. It being B. There is C. It is D. There being
16. Mary didn’t have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy _B__ for the exam.
A. to prepare B. preparing C. to be prepared D. being prepared
17. That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but __D__ the police.
A. called in B. calling in C. call in D. to call in
18. The match was cancelled because most of the members _A_ a match without a standard court.
A. objected to having B. objected to have
C. were objected to have D. were objected to having
19. Having been asked to speak at the convention __D___.
A. some notes were prepared for Dr. Smith
B. the convention members were pleased to hear Dr. Smith
C. some notes were prepared by Dr. Smith
D. Dr. Smith prepared some notes
20. Ever since the Smiths moves to the suburbs a year ago, they _C___ better health.
A. could have enjoyed B. had enjoyed C. have been enjoying D. are enjoying

II. Vocabulary (课本词汇加强练习)
21. Teachers need to be ___A_____ the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience.
A. aware of B. understood of C. known of D. clear of
22. He finally gave in to an _B___ urge to smoke and lit up a cigarette.
A. overcoming B. overwhelming C. defeating D. conquering
23. He took the lead, and ___C___ it until the end of the race.
A. attain B. retain C. maintain D. contain
24. The girl ___B____ the alarm the moment she saw the smoking rising from the cottage.
A. rose B. raised B. arose D. increased
25. No longer feeling up to his work, the manager had no choice but to_A__ from his position.
A. resign B. remove C. withdraw D. move
26. Some experts believe that girls are more ___C____ in language than boys.
A. skill B. related C. talented D. benefit
27. The company has ___D___ their operation to the 12 major cities along the coast.
A. extended B. explored C. exploited D. expanded
28. It is terrible to have no one to ___D___ on in times of personal crisis.
A. refer B. reply C respond D. rely
29. They eventually succeeded in the debate mainly because of their __B______ attitude.
A. negative B. positive C. exclusive D. extensive
30. It’s hard for you to __C___ too much of such a common story.
A. rid B. take C. make D. put

III. Reading Comprehension
Passage One
When John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York City for one-year stay, they did not bring very many things with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon learned about a new system that more and more people are using. The renting of home furnishings (bed, tables, dishes, and so on) has become one of America’s fastest growing businesses.
What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? People who are international business or government officials, foreign students, airline workers, young married couple – people whose job or business may force them to move frequently from one city to another. They save a lot of trouble and the cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that they may soon dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture that they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy.
One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, liked their rented furniture so much that they decided to keep renting it instead of buying new things. But usually people don’t like to tell others about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think. (248words)
31. Which of the following has become one of America’s fastest growing businesses? _____D_______
A. Selling home furnishings. B. Renting furnished apartments.
C. Selling used furniture. D. Renting home furnishings.
32. Why do some people prefer to rent furniture? _____C_______
A. Because the furniture they get in this way is new.
B. Because it saves them a lot of money.
C. Because it saves them much trouble and money.
D. Because they can always get better quality furniture in this way.
33. What can you infer from the passage? _____B_______
A. The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable.
B. Renting furniture is not popular in the couple’s home town.
C. Only those who don’t have enough money to rent furniture.
D. People usually grow to like the furniture they have rented.
34. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? ______B______
A. Rent or Buy?
B. A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings.
C. Furnished Apartments.
D. A New Idea.
35. Young people liked renting home furniture in that ____D______.
A. They have less money
B. They don’t want to buy old furniture
C. The new furniture is of good quality
D. They don’t have much money and don’t want to buy the cheap furniture

Passage 2 纸的历史
Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. Wide spread use of written language would not have been possible without some cheap and practical material to write on. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed and distributed. Together with the printing press, paper provided an extremely important way to communicate knowledge.
How much paper do you use every year? Probably you cannot answer that question quickly. In 1990 the world’s use of paper was about one kilogram for each person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for each person a year. Countries like the United States, England and Sweden use more paper than other countries.
Paper, like many other things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a water plant. Europeans used parchment for many hundreds of year. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of certain young animals. We have learnt of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment. (208words)
36. What’s the meaning for the word “parchment”? _____B_______
A. The skin of young animals.
B. A kind of paper made from the skin of certain young animals.
C. The paper used by European countries.
D. The paper of Egypt.
37. Which of the following is not mentioned about the invention of paper? ____B________
A. More jobs could be provided than before.
B. More people could be educated than before.
C. More books could be printed and distributed.
D. More ways could be used to exchange knowledge.
38. When did the Egyptians begin to use paper widely? _____A_______
A. Around 1400. B. Around 1900. C. Around 400. D. Around 900.
39. Which of the following countries uses more paper for each person a year? _____B_______
A. China B. Sweden C. Egypt D. Japan
40. What is the main idea of this short talk? ____C________
A. More and more paper is being consumed nowadays.
B. Paper enables people to receive education more easily.
C. The invention of paper is of great significance to man.
D. Paper contributes a lot to the keeping of historical records.

Passage 3 美国制定法律来确保对国旗的使用
Laws have been written to govern the use of American National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag. Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use. All the armed services have precise regulations on how to display the national flag. This may vary somewhat from the general rules. The national flag should be raised and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is folded. Unfolded the flag first, and then hoist it quickly to the top of the flagpole. Lower it slowly and with dignity. Place no objects on or over the flag. Do not use the flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform. Do not print it upon cushions, handkerchief, paper napkins or boxes. A federal law provides that the trademark cannot be registered if it comprises the flag, or badgers of the US. When the flag is used to unveil a statue or monument, it shouldn’t serve as a covering of the object to be unveiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow the flag to the ground, but let it be carried high up in the air to form a feature of the ceremony. Take every precaution to prevent the flag from soiled. It should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor to brush against objects. （226words）
41. How do Americans ensure proper respect for the national flag？ _____A_______
A. By making laws. B. By enforcing discipline.
C. By educating the public. D. By holding ceremonies.
42. What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American National Flag? _____B_______
A. It should be raised by soldiers. B. It should be raised quickly by hand.
C. It should be raised only by Americans. D. It should be raised by mechanical means.
43. How should the American National Flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony?
A. It should be attached to the status. _____D_______
B. It should be hung from the top of the monument.
C. It should be spread over the object to be unveiled.
D. It should be carried high up in the air.
44. What do we learn about the use of the American National Flag? _____C_______
A. There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag.
B. The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag.
C. There are precise regulations and customs to be followed.
D. Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs.
45. What is Americans’ attitude towards their National Flag? _____B_______
A. Arbitrary . B. Respect. C. Happy. D. Brave.

Passage 4 据报道在美国大学中，白天播放的称之为肥皂剧的电视系列剧忽然很流行
It has been reported that in colleges across the United States, the daytime serial drama known as the soap opera has suddenly become “in”. Between the hours of 11 a. m. and 4:30 p. m., college television lounges are filled with soap opera fans who can’t wait to see the next episode in the lives of their favorite characters.
Actually, soaps are more than a college favorite; they’re a youth favorite. When school is out, high-school students are in front of their TV sets. One young working woman admitted that she turned down a higher paying job rather than give up watching her favorite serials. During the 1960’s, it was uncommon for young people to watch soap operas. The mood of the sixties was very different from now. It was a time of seriousness, and talk was about social issues of great importance.
Now, seriousness has been replaced by fun. Young people want to be happy. It may seem strange that they should turn to soap opera, which is known for showing trouble in people’s lives. But soap opera is enjoyment. Young people can identify with the soap opera character, who, like the college-age viewer, is looking for happy love, and probably not finding it. And soap opera gives young people a chance to feel close to people without having to bear any responsibility for their problems.
46. What is soap opera? _____C_______
A. Plays based on science fiction stories. B. Plays based on non-fiction stories.
C. The daytime serial dramas on TV. D. Popular documentary films on TV.
47. What can be the best title of the passage? _____C_______
A. College student viewers. B. Favorite TV serials.
C. Soap opera fans. D. College-age viewers.
48. Which are not the reasons why the soap opera suddenly becomes “in” according to the passage? _____D_______
A. Because the viewers want to be happy and to enjoy themselves.
B. Because the soap opera makes young people feel close to their people.
C. Because the viewers can find themselves in the soap opera characters.
D. Because the young people have to bear the responsibilities for their troubles.
49. What can learn from the passage? _____C_______
A. College students like soap operas more than any other social groups.
B. Young people of sixties like soap operas more than people today.
C. Young viewers have turned themselves from the seriousness of sixties to enjoyment now.
D. The young as a whole are trying to look for happy love but in vain.
50. What message does the author want t