沈阳理工大学《英语阅读基础2》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷.doc

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沈阳理工大学
《英语阅读基础2》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、Nowadays, the Internet is a popular ________ for the public to access information and voice their opinions.
A．track B．trend
C．channel D．lane

2、Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth, because they aren’t covered by skin and can _______ the virus more easily.
A．take up B．pick up C．make up D．set up

3、John lives ________. He has a very small budget and little money to spend on clothes.
A．in the black B．on a shoestring
C．over the moon D．at the drop of a hat

4、-- Did Jim come?
-- I don’t know. He _______ while I was out.
A．might have come B．might come
C．must have come D．should have come

5、－What about inviting Tracy to host the party?
－Good idea! She is very quick in mind. Oh, ____ here she comes.
A．don’t pull my leg B．a little bird told me
C．speak of the devil D．it’s a piece of cake

6、---Alan seems a lot taller than when I last saw him.
---He . He’s grown a foot since you saw him in Shanghai.
A．is B．will be
C．has been D．was

7、Men must consider eating, drinking, clothing and finding shelter _____ they can pursue entertainment and recreation.
A．until B．unless
C．before D．because

8、You can ask anyone for help. ________ here is willing to lend you a hand.
A．Everyone B．No one
C．One D．Someone

9、We’d better discuss everything ______before we work out the plan.
A．in detail B．in general C．on purpose D．on time

10、This semester our school offers many optional courses for the students, _______ appeals to many students.
A．each of which B．all of whom
C．each of whom D．all of which

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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Have you ever pressed the pedestrian button at a crosswalk and wondered if it really worked? They’re called “placebo(安慰剂）buttons”一buttons that mechanically sound and can be pushed，but provide no functionality.
In New York City, only about 100 of the 1, 000 crosswalk buttons actually function. Crosswalk signals were generally installed before traffic jam had reached today’s levels.
But while their function was taken over by more advanced systems—such as automated lights or traffic sensors — the physical buttons were often kept, rather than being replaced at further expense. Other cities，such as Boston，Dallas and Seattle，have gone through a similar process, leaving them with their own placebo pedestrian buttons. In London, which has 6, 000 traffic signals, pressing the pedestrian button results in a reliable “Wait” light. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that the “green man”— or “pedestrian stage” in traffic signal design profession — will appear any sooner.
“We do have some crossings where the green light comes on automatically, but we still ask people to press the button because that enables accessible features,’’ said Glynn Barton, director of network management at Transport for London.
These features, such as blind tracks and hearable traffic signals, help people with visual disorder cross the road and only function when the button is pressed. As for the lights, a growing number of them are now combined and become a part of an electronic system that detects traffic and adjusts time frequency accordingly (giving priority to buses if they’re running late, for example), which means that pressing the button has no effect.
According to Langer, a Harvard psychologist, placebo buttons give us the illusion (错觉)of control — and something to do in situations where the alternative would be doing nothing. In the case of pedestrian crossings, they may even make us safer by forcing us to pay attention to our surroundings. “They serve a psychological purpose at the very least,” she added.
1、Why are the physical buttons still kept in some cities?
A．Because it may cost money to replace them.
B．Because they remain as memories of a city.
C．Because do have real functions in traffic.
D．Because they can result in reliable lights.
2、Which of the following word can replace the underline word “features” in Paragraph 4?
A．Functions. B．Uses.
C．Equipment. D．Facilities.
3、If you pressed a “placebo button” in London, what would happen?
A．All traffic would be affected. B．Some kind of sound might appear.
C．Pedestrians came first to cross the road. D．“Green man” were bound to show up earlier.
4、What can we know about “placebo buttons” from Langer’s words?
A．They can really control traffic. B．They serve little functions.
C．They may work mentally. D．They can help the blind.

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Best Science Books of 2017
At its heart, Science is about curiosity. So it stands to reason these books about science should make you examine your world more closely, and in doing so, give you a sense of wonder.
Big Chicken, by Maryn McKenna.
Investigative journalist Maryn McKenna uses the modern industrial chicken as a window into how antibiotics（抗生素）transformed, modern agriculture—for good and ill. She traces how animal antibiotics endanger human health, musing serious problems from antibiotic-resistant stomach infections to UTIs. Recognizing that Americans are going to continue to eat chicken no matter what, McKenna suggests a way in which factory farming rids itself of its dependence on antibiotics.
Why Time Flies, by Alan Burdick
New Yorker staff writer Alan Burdick examines the greatest gift humanity has ever known: time. Time, he writes, appears to exist in two distinct forms. One ls the standardized, objective kind found in clocks and watches; the other is our internal, biological sense of time, the one we measure in our cells, bodies and minds. But the closer he looks, the less clearer this distinction appears.
Paleoart, by Zoë Lescaze
Dinosaurs have long captured the imaginations of scientists and artists alike, and Paleoart brings those visions together in a blend of human knowledge and creativity.
These images not only show our changing understanding of dinosaurs, but also reflect the distinct artistic sensibilities of their time. Both artistic and educational, these pictures are certainly influential.
What It’s Like to Be a Dog, by Gregory Berns
Berns, a neuroscientist, trained dogs to sit in a machine: in order to look into the brains of conscious dogs for the first time. That pioneering work inspired him to dig deeper into the minds of other animals, from sea lions to the extinct thylacine（袋狼）, Berns says, “With their ability to think, choose and feel, dogs and other animals do not deserve the cruel treatment humans so often do to them.”
1、Which book has something to do with public health?
A．Why Time Flies. B．Paleoart.
C．What It’s Like to Bea Dog. D．Big Chicken.
2、Who writes about time?
A．Alan Burdick. B．Zoë Lescaze.
C．Gregory Berns. D．Maryn Mckenna.
3、What was Berns’ pioneering work?
A．Studying extinct animals. B．Observing dog brains.
C．Fighting for animal rights. D．Training dogs.

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．
Recently, my friend, who is a physician, told me she wasn’t doing a ＂good enough＂ job being a parent and was missing out on her children’s lives.
I’ve learned that other physicians also believe the 1 of their profession will somehow adversely(不利地)affect their children’s 2 .
I tell my colleagues not to 3 , and that one day their child will appreciate them for their life as a 4 child.
I can say this 5 my mother was a palliative-care physician. Being the daughter of a palliative care physician wasn’t 6 : I came to understand mother’s absence, having to 7 her with others, and being 8 to human suffering and death were just 9 of my life. 10 , being the child of a physician had a 11 effect on my life. I learned love was sacrifice and you would get love and appreciation in return. If I could have my 12 over again, I wouldn’t change much.
Sure, there were times when I wanted to 13 my mother’s pager（传呼机）out of the window, or 14 that she could have attended school events. But even as a child I knew what I was 15 , and what she was sacrificing, were 16 worth it for the life that I got to lead. My mother’s work as a palliative-care physician provided me with experiences that enriched my life, teaching me 17 lessons, skills and the knowledge of kindness, sympathy and generosity.
So, to anyone who is concerned about 18 a career with raising children, I offer you my reassurance. While there will be tough times, one day your child will 19 you for the experiences and the life they’ve had as a result of your 20 .
1、A．demands B．standards C．challenges D．opportunities
2、A．intelligence B．schooling C．future D．growth
3、A．quit B．mention C．worry D．hurry
4、A．doctor’s B．teacher’s C．mother’s D．colleague’s
5、A．though B．when C．if D．because
6、A．tough B．correct C．easy D．normal
7、A．assist B．share C．compare D．substitute
8、A．familiar B．related C．devoted D．exposed
9、A．motivation B．meaning C．part D．aim
10、A．However B．Besides C．Somehow D．Therefore
11、A．negative B．passive C．side D．positive
12、A．occupation B．childhood C．adult D．education
13、A．keep B．make C．throw D．take
14、A．wished B．hoped C．requested D．demanded
15、A．expecting B．imagining C．doing D．sacrificing
16、A．less than B．more than C．other than D．rather than
17、A．special B．unforgettable C．tough D．valuable
18、A．balancing B．combining C．offering D．swapping
19、A．prepare B．thank C．forgive D．praise
20、A．contribution B．devotion C．career D．care

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。
Chinese oracle-bone inscriptions(甲骨文) were included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register
Oracle-bone inscriptions are the 1．(early) documentary evidence found in China, unearthed from the Yin ruins in Anyang city, Henan province These inscriptions provide 2．(record) of divination(占卜)and prayers to gods from people in 3． late Shang dynasty Over the years, oracle-bone inscriptions 4． (develop) into modern-day Chinese characters, 5．(show) the continuous evolution of Chinese civilization Oracle bones serve 6． important materials for studying the long-standing and brilliant Chinese civilization
The Memory of the World Programme, 7．(establish) by UNESCO in 1992, aims to rescue the gradually aging, worsening 8． disappearing documentary heritage in the world, 9． (strengthen) protection, and to raise public awareness of the significance of documentary heritage The program 10．(take) place every two years, and last time, China’s submission of “Archives of the Nanjing Massacre” was included in the Memory of the World Register So far, China has already had many examples of documentary heritage included in the Memory of the World Register

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）
假如你是一名学生， 你校学生会要组织一次采摘活动，现在请你根据以下内容以学生会的名义写份书面通知，字数100词左右。
主要内容：
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要求：戴帽子，手套。
发布时间：10月12日。
注意：写出书面通知的格式
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