大学英语4网课答案unit9.doc

impossible for anyone to have complete _____ and know everything.

a. conscience

b. prescience

c. science

d. omniscience
2.
The odds are good that his team will be _____ during the first round of the competition.

a. preliminary

b. eliminated

c. relegated

d. delineated

3.
After some research, I discovered that I'm actually a(n) _____ of Napoleon!

a. ascendant

b. transcendent

c. resplendent

d. descendant

4.
English lost its _____ long ago, and it now incorporates many words from other languages.

a. purity

b. pure

c. parity

d. prurient

5.
Mario was _____ at the top of his class every year.

a. consistent

b. persistent

c. consistently

d. persistently

6.
The speaker was utterly _____, and I hung on his every word for the entire two-hour speech.

a. disgraceful

b. captivating

c. unqualified

d. sufficient

7.
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth with uncontested _____.

a. dominance

b. dominant

c. dominants

d. dominate

8.
If you want to apply for a new passport, you cannot _____ your old one.

a. refrain

b. remain

c. retrain

d. retain

9.
That new movie about the princess is a _____ based on the traditional Cinderella story.

a. variant

b. variation

c. varying

d. variety

10.
Her performance on the field today is not a fair _____ of her skill as a soccer player.

a. globalization

b. standardization

c. multiplication

d. representation

11.
We were _____ to see the destruction caused by the earthquake.

a. horrify

b. horrified

c. horrible

d. horror

12.
Three hours should be a(n) _____ amount of time to finish the test.

a. proficient

b. deficient

c. sufficient

d. efficient

13.
We need more time since we've _____ begun talking about the most relevant information.

a. profoundly

b. scarcely

c. dreadfully

d. constantly

14.
At 8:30, it was clear that Dan had lost, and he was forced to _____ his campaign for governor.

a. concede

b. conceal

c. consent

d. consort

15.
The robbery suspect had several _____ tattoos and scars which made it easy for the police to spot him.

a. exclusive

b. individual

c. specialized

d. identifiable

16.
When I travel, I like to write in a _____ so I can remember every little detail.

a. journal

b. novel

c. sketchbook

d. book

17.
The president launched a new program to help every adult become _____ and learn to read.

a. literary

b. literature

c. literate

d. literati

18.
The emperor's death marked the end of an important _____ in the country's history.

a. unity

b. epoch

c. utopia

d. elite

19.
I bought a _____ toy and need to return it for a full refund.

a. detective

b. defective

c. reflective

d. directive

20.
To everyone's surprise, the politician decided not to _____ the charges against him.

a. refute

b. prove

c. confirm

d. infringe

Section B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.
21.
All that stands the way of reform is the idea that we shouldn't completely break from tradition.

Your answer
Correct answer

in
in

22.
We were all aghast the audacity they showed in their defiance.

Your answer
Correct answer

at
at

23.
The new law has been criticized for infringing people's privacy.

Your answer
Correct answer

on
on / upon

24.
That movie always brings a tear my eyes.

Your answer
Correct answer

to
to

25.
Our national flag is a representation everything we value and hold dear.

Your answer
Correct answer

of
of

26.
If you think you'll be able to find the answers in a book, you're certainly in a surprise.

Your answer
Correct answer

for
for

27.
The thing I'm anticipating least is the inevitable separation my dog when I move to college.

Your answer
Correct answer

from
from

28.
My boss wants me to write a report regard to this year's budget.

Your answer
Correct answer

with
with

29.
How dare you accuse me trying to overthrow the government?

Your answer
Correct answer

of
of

30.
Many different types of industry developed the bank of the Thames.

Your answer
Correct answer

along
along

Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
There has been a(n) (31) debate for many years about the influence of languages upon one another. How much does one language (32) another? Your first reaction might be to think "not very much." The answer, though, is "quite a bit." To (33) this point, let's consider English.
This influence may not be evident to speakers of certain languages, but those who speak some languages (such as Spanish or German, for example) and those who have a high (34) in English understand this point very well. Over thousands of years, English had adopted many words from other languages, and vice versa. In addition, there are some words—known as cognates—that are nearly identical in multiple languages. Ever so slowly, the lines between languages are starting to (35).
English is not a(n) (36) example, either. This "language sharing" is evident in, between, and among many different languages. There are some groups of people who are worried that the (37) of their language is being threatened by adopting and sharing words across languages. However, if you think about it, it's quite possible that in several thousand more years, everyone might be speaking one (38) language that is a mix of every language spoken today. The trend of (39) in almost every other aspect of life makes me believe this will be a highly likely development.
What do you think? Is one common language spoken by everyone your idea of (40), or is it a nightmare?

Your answer
Correct answer

(31)
ongoing
ongoing

(32)
manipulate
manipulate

(33)
illustrate
illustrate

(34)
proficiency
proficiency

(35)
blur
blur

(36)
isolated
isolated

(37)
purity
purity

(38)
communal
communal

(39)
globalization
globalization

(40)
utopia
utopia

Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
A Brief History of Sign Language
It comes as a surprise to many people to learn that the history and origins of American Sign Language are a bit vague and shrouded in mystery. It begins, though, with a young Thomas Gallaudet, soon after he graduated from Yale University. He was commissioned to help teach Alice Cogswell, the deaf daughter of a wealthy local doctor. Gallaudet was interested in learning the best method to help young Alice, so in 1815 he traveled to Europe to study communication among deaf people.
In France, Gallaudet was invited to study at a school for deaf students. He soon met Laurent Clerc, a deaf sign language teacher, and recruited Clerc to help develop deaf education in the United States. In 1817, the two founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut. The school was the country's first school created solely for deaf students. During the following years, the idea spread and many other schools in other states were organized.
Several natural forms of sign language existed prior to the founding of the American School for the Deaf, but there wasn't one standardized form of signing for deaf people. Laurent Clerc began teaching American students the form of French Sign Language with which he was familiar. However, many of the students at the new school were already using their own, unique form of sign language that had independently developed in their communities. Over time, and with extensive use, the various forms eventually evolved into what we now know as American Sign Language (ASL).
In 1864, President Lincoln signed into law a bill that established a national college for deaf students in Washington, D.C. Thomas Gallaudet served as the first president of the college, which had eight students during its first year. In 1954, the school was renamed Gallaudet College, and it remains the only liberal arts college for deaf people in the world.
Characteristics of Sign Language
Sign language is almost exclusively based on easily decipherable hand motions that represent letters and spoken words. Since deaf people rely heavily on their sense of sight, this method of communication is logical. Body language is extremely important in ASL, and subtle movements of the eyebrows, mouth, or fingers often indicate connotations that are typically represented by tone of voice in spoken language.
It is important to note that sign languages are not dependent on spoken languages. In this way, American Sign Language is not simply a version of English. Interestingly, there is no universal form of sign language that is readily understood by deaf people around the world. Indeed, though people in the United States, Great Britain, and Australia all speak English, American Sign Language, British Sign Language, and Australian Sign Language are distinctly different and "speakers" of each form would not be able to easily communicate with one another.
Just as spoken language continue to develop and adapt to the changing world, so too does sign language. American Sign Language continues to add words, such as terms for new technology, to its vocabulary. More than ever before, ASL has become much more prominent in everyday life. Many speeches, concerts, and public events have professional ASL interpreters. They help deaf people enjoy many events that they would otherwise miss out on.
American Sign Language, like all sign languages and like all languages, is a living thing. It is used to communicate with the world and express personal thoughts and ideas. It is continually growing, changing, and developing. It is used by deaf people, and it is used by people who can hear. Its benefits are numerous, and the opportunities it rewards users are endless.

41.
Who is credited with laying the foundation for American Sign Language?

A. Thomas Gallaudet.

B. Alice Cogswell.

C. Laurent Clerc.

D. President Lincoln.

42.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The first liberal arts college for deaf people was in Washington, D.C.

B. People in every country can easily communicate with each other through sign language.

C. American Sign Language is a widely used form of communication.

D. Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc worked together to help deaf people communicate.

43.
Which of the following words best describes Thomas Gallaudet?

A. Shortsighted.

B. Unqualified.

C. Erratic.

D. Sympathetic.

44.
Sign language relies heavily upon _____ to convey meaning.

A. a written alphabet

B. spoken words

C. the sense of sound

D. body language

45.
Which statement implies that ASL will remain in use for the foreseeable future?

A. It is important to note that sign languages are not dependent on spoken languages.

B. More than ever before, ASL has become much more prominent in everyday life.

C. American Sign Language, like all sign languages and like all languages, is a living thing.

D. Its benefits are numerous, and the opportunities it rewards users are endless.