衡阳幼儿师范高等专科学校《基础英语（4）》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷.doc

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《基础英语（4）》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷
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第一部分 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1、The new playground to be built next year will be ____________ the old one.
A．as three times big as B．three times as big as
C．as big as three times D．as big three times as

2、—What did she want to know, Tom?
—She wondered we could complete the experiment
A．when was it that B．it was when that
C．it was when D．when it was that

3、__will I give up. I believe I can manage it.
A．At once B．At no time C．Right now D．The instant

4、– What’s wrong with your ipad2? The sound ____is not clear.
--Yes. It has been broken for some time.
A．come out B．coming out C．to come out D．came out

5、Although everything seems to have been taken into consideration, ________ accident can happen when the astronauts walk in ________ space.
A．/; the B．an; the C．the; the D．an; /

6、_______ with all sorts of affairs, the manager had little time to have a good sleep.
A．Occupying B．Being occupied
C．Occupied D．Having occupied

7、It is not only blind men who make such stupid mistakes. People who can see sometimes act__________.
A．just foolishly B．less foolishly C．as foolishly D．so foolishly

8、_______ those past years, we couldn’t help feeling sorry for our parents who never had a rest all the year round.
A．Looking back upon B．Looking around C．Looking out D．Looking up

9、It was the belief ________ he could find his “root” in Africa ________ made Alex decide to go to Gambia.
A．that; where B．where; that
C．that; that D．how; which

10、The bus dropped me off and pulled away _____I realized I had left my bag on it.
A．while B．before
C．after D．since

第二部分 阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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The number of giraffes is becoming smaller across Africa, according to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. The total population has dropped by 40 percent in the last 15 years. Surprisingly, even scientists haven’t given much attention to giraffes. We are learning more about their ecology, but what we know is still way behind what we know about other species. “It’s a silent extinction,” said Dr. Julian Hennessy, a wildlife scientist.
“The main reason for the smaller number of giraffes is their loss of living places,” said Hennessy, “as an increasing part of land is used for farming. But hunting also has a big influence.” You might wonder why hunters would focus on giraffes. First of all, once a giraffe is brought down, there is lots of meat with a small amount of effort. Besides, there is another thing encouraging the hunting. In Tanzania, Hennessy says, the latest word on the street is that eating giraffe meat could cure AIDS. Fresh giraffe heads and bones can be sold at prices of up to $140 per piece.
Another widespread misconception about giraffes is that they are everywhere. Look at kids’ books which are full of giraffes. They are always in zoo collections. They can be seen easily, so you don’t think we have to worry about them. But the truth is that they are in danger of extinction. There is a lack of right and true data.
Hennessy and other researchers are now pulling together the data needed to improve the situation of the entire giraffe species and all nine subspecies (亚种). The information will be used to change the giraffe’s listing on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which now lists the species as of “least concern” but two subspecies as “endangered”. “It’s a lot of work to gather the necessary information,” Hennessy says. “And several other giraffe subspecies will be recommended for endangered listings next year or the year after.” He hopes that the world will finally start to take notice of how endangered these beloved animals have become.
1、By saying “It’s a silent extinction”, Hennessy tells us that ______.
A．giraffes are unpopular in Africa
B．the giraffe is always silent in daily life
C．the ecology of Africa needs more attention
D．the extinction occurs without enough attention
2、What has caused the high price of giraffe meat in Tanzania?
A．The country’s custom. B．The illegal international trade.
C．The cost of hunting a giraffe. D．The idea that it’s a cure for AIDS.
3、The misconception in Para. 3 can be corrected by ______.
A．preventing illegal hunting in Africa
B．rewriting kids’ books about giraffes
C．providing reliable data about giraffes
D．spreading scientific knowledge of AIDS
4、The final purpose of Hennessy’s great effort is to ______.
A．collect more information about giraffes
B．raise public awareness of protecting giraffes
C．prove giraffes will disappear in the next few years
D．work with the International Union for Conservation of Nature

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When I was a boy there were no smartphones, and our television only got one channel clearly.Still, I was never bored.The fields, hills, and woodlands around my home were the perfect playground.I can remember once hiking to a nearby lake.At the backside of it I was amazed to find an old dirt road that I had never seen before.It was full of muddy tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine adventure.
I walked on and on for hours.I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ear “Turn around and head back home”， but I was stubborn, so I walked on.There was still neither a car nor a house in sight.I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew scared.I didn’t want to end up trapped on this road, and I was worried that it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again.
I continued to walk on with something growing inside of me.My heart was pounding and my legs were aching.I was almost in tears when I turned one last curve and saw something in the distance.It was a house that I recognized.I jumped up and down and laughed out loud.It was still over a mile away but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house in no time.I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner.
I remembered this recently when I saw a sign that said “All roads lead home”．It is true.In life, all roads, no matter how they twist and turn, can lead us home again.What is important, though, is how we travel them.Are we going to go forth in fear or are we going to go forth in faith? Are we going to make this life a terrible trip or are we going to make this life a joyful journey? The choice is ours.
1、Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young?
A．Because he could have fun in nature.
B．Because he could watch TV all day.
C．Because he had many friends.
D．Because he used to explore the old dirt road.
2、How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road?
A．He thought he would be scolded by his parents.
B．He felt contradictory in mind.
C．He thought he would be trapped in the woods.
D．He was unconscious.
3、What does “something” probably mean in Paragraph 3?
A．Doubt. B．Hope.
C．Courage. D．Fear.
4、What does the author mainly intend to tell us?
A．Always make choices on our own.
B．All roads lead home.
C．It’s our attitude that matters in our life.
D．Every effort is worthwhile.

第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．
I received a call today asking if I would be willing to bring food to a family in need. The mother was having a major operation and would be 1 down for several weeks. Of course, I responded with an 2 “Yes!”. As I planned the 3 in my head, I 4 on how many times over the years I had been asked to prepare food. I have done so 5 times with a very open heart.
But the truly 6 thing is 7 I have received double over the course of my life. When my mother passed 8 , our house was filled with fresh dinners for weeks. A woman from the church of our community stepped by each evening with some food. The gift of 9 was her small way of trying to 10 our pain.
Later in my life, when I was on bed rest during my 11 with twins, women of the 12 again stepped in to help. They arranged babysitting for my two-year-old 13 , and brought lovely 14 to our house. Even when I was put in the hospital, my husband 15 bring cooked meals to my hospital room. How we relied on these dinners to feed my tired husband and young daughter!
Food is all about comfort. It 16 our bodies, but it can also feed our 17 When you hear people talking about their favorite holidays, it usually includes their feelings 18 with sharing food. I know that I will have many more opportunities in my lifetime to 19 food for others. It is truly a gift I want to prepare and 20 to someone in need.
1、A．lying B．going C．falling D．breaking
2、A．active B．efficient C．immediate D．intelligent
3、A．operation B．meal C．call D．supper
4、A．reflected B．depended C．relied D．moved
5、A．few B．countable C．countless D．great
6、A．amazing B．confusing C．disappointing D．discouraging
7、A．what B．when C．whether D．that
8、A．by B．over C．away D．down
9、A．visit B．food C．supper D．bread
10、A．give B．cure C．ease D．dull[
11、A．holiday B．pregnancy C．operation D．life
12、A．hospital B．church C．community D．neighbors
13、A．daughter B．son C．dog D．cat
14、A．books B．pens C．dogs D．dinners
15、A．would B．should C．could D．might
16、A．gives B．feeds C．keeps D．improves
17、A．babies B．stomachs C．souls D．hearts
18、A．connected B．dotted C．dealt D．marked
19、A．leave B．buy C．post D．prepare
20、A．past B．sell C．lend D．deliver

第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
McDonald's China changed its business name,and consumers aren't lovin' it Chinese  media reported 1． Wednesday evening that McDonald's Chinese business changed its company's name from Maidanglao, a loose transliteration of the English name, to Jingongmen, or Golden Arches, on Oct 2．
3． the fast food chain promised its fans on its Weibo microblog that stores in China will still bear the old name,4． new name was immediately laughed at by net users for sounding unsophisticated (不复杂的)
Picking a Chinese name can be difficult for foreign brandsUS home-sharing company Airbnb earlier this year chose 'Aibiying' or 'welcome each other with love' for its Chinese operations, but the name was5． (bad)received for being difficult to pronounce Last month, NBA team Dallas Mavericks asked6．fans to come up with a new Chinese name because the current xiaoniu is a mistranslation,7． (mean) 'little cows'
McDonald's opened its first restaurant in China in 1990,and the brand, closely 8．(associate) with a Western lifestyle, took off Long lines formed whenever a new location opened9．, in recent years the fast food chain10．(struggle) to maintain its growth trend in China as more prosperous, health-conscious consumers seek alternative dining 11．(option)
Around this period, there was discussion for a new logo for McDonald's, and design consultant Louis Cheskin convinced the company to maintain its branding with the arches

第四部分 写作（共两节）第一节 短文改错（满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I am honored to have the chance to write for you、 I have noticed that our school has very limited resources in term of students’ opportunities to do sports、
It is known to all what sports are very important to young people、 If they have an access to good sports facilities, young people can adopt a healthy lifestyle and become more confident、
I suggest build a new playground, where should be designed for students with different interests、 They should have a different section for each activity and available to students all year round、 I believe so a sports area will meet our sporting needs、
Thanks for your reading、

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
你是李华， 日前报名参与社会团体 BenefiTEAM 组织的 7 月 3 日暑期一日实践活动， 收到了活动计划如下：
时间:
地点:
活动:
9： 00--11： 30
上海火车站
为来沪旅客提供帮助信息
时间:
地点:
活动:
13:00—16:00
华山医院
协助病人电子挂号（ electronic registration）
考虑自己的实际， 给该活动的组织者王老师写信， 如你觉得该活动计划有可修改之处， 提出你的修改意见并阐述理由; 如无， 提出你对有效实施该计划的建议并阐述理由。
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