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柳州铁道职业技术学院《大学英语读写译四》2024-2025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、--I apologize for not being able to join you for dinner.
--_________________. We'll get together later.
A．Go ahead B．That's right
C．Not to worry. D．Don't mention it

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、This restaurant has become popular for its wide ______ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.
A．production B．offer
C．range D．division

4、Passengers _____ talk to the driver while the bus is moving, because it will take his focus off the road.
A．would not B．must not
C．may not D．need not

5、The younger generation are raised in a more open environment, which has enabled them to develop____ their values in life.
A．in charge of B．in contrast to C．in exchange for D．in tune with

6、When the admission letter from Harvard University arrived, Ben's parents were and threw a big party.
A．in the red B．tickled pink
C．as white as a sheet D．in a blue mood

7、—I don’t care for baseball.
—How can you say you don’t like something you’ve never even tried it!
A．till B．after C．unless D．when

8、Two professors at Harvard University published a study of 3,300 new graduates, looking at ________ their names had any bearing on their academic performance.
A．that B．how C．why D．whether

9、The flat is good value for money because not only did they sell it to me at a cheap price, but they threw in some old furniture _________.
A．at their command B．for good measure
C．beyond my reach D．beneath their dignity

10、The doctor’s dilemma was _____ he should tell the patient the truth.
A．whether B．which
C．that D．what

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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Energy independence. It has a nice ring to it. Doesn’t it? If you think so, you’re not alone, because energy independence has been the dream of American president for decades, and never more so than in the past few years, when the most recent oil price shock has been partly responsible for kicking off the great recession(经济衰退).
“Energy independence” and its rhetorical (修辞的) companion “energy security” are, however, slippery concepts that are rarely though through. What is it we want independence from, exactly?
Most people would probably say that they want to be independent from imported oil. But there are reasons that we buy all that old from elsewhere.
The first reason is that we need it to keep our economy running. Yes, there is a trickle（涓涓细流）of biofuel（生物燃料）available, and more may become available, but most biofuels cause economic waste and environmental destruction.
Second, Americans have basically decided that they don’t really want to produce all their own oil. They value the environmental quality they preserve over their oil imports from abroad. Vast areas of the United States are off-limits to oil exploration and production in the name of environmental protection. To what extent are Americans really willing to endure the environmental impacts of domestic energy production in order to cut back imports?
Third, there are benefits to trade. It allows for economic efficiency, and when we buy things from places that have lower production costs than we do, we benefit. And although you don’t read about this much, the United States is also a large exporter of oil products, selling about 2 million barrels of petroleum products per day to about 90 countries.
There is no question that the United States imports a great deal of energy and, in fact, relies on that steady flow to maintain its economy. When that flow is interrupted, we feel the pain in short supplies and higher prices, At the same time, we derive massive economic benefits when we buy the most affordable energy on the world market and when we engage in energy trade around the world.
1、What does the author say about energy independence for America?
A．It sounds very attractive. C． It will bring oil prices down.
B．It ensures national security. D．It has long been everyone’s dream.
2、What does the author think of biofuels?
A．They keep America’s economy running healthily.
B．They prove to be a good alternative to petroleum.
C．They do not provide a sustainable energy supply.
D．They cause serious damage to the environment.
3、Why does America rely heavily on oil imports?
A．It wants to expand its storage of crude oil.
B．Its own oil reserves are quickly running out.
C．It wants to keep its own environment undamaged.
D．Its own oil production falls short of demand.
4、What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A．To justify America’s dependence on oil imports.
B．To arouse Americans’ awareness of the energy crisis.
C．To stress the importance of energy conservation.
D．To explain the increase of international oil trade.

B
Travelling with skiing or snowboarding equipment can be a bit of an effort, particularly if you’re swapping between buses, trains and planes. Take a simpler, more direct route to the four Alpine options on the Eurostar at London St. Pancras International or Ashford.
La Rosière
Sainte Foy
Great ski conditions aren’t a one-off here, thanks to
The slopes are quiet, the lift queues non-existent,
the resort’s high altitude and its mostly south-
and snowy forests and breathtaking mountain
facing and therefore sunny-slopes. It’s a family
views dominate(控制）your eyeline. This resort is
friendly resort and kids will enjoy skiing through
not a place to come if you like to party, but it’s a
the trees and tunnels on adventure trail.
great choice for those who want to progress on

wide, empty pistes.
Moûtiers
Tignes
It is a good resort for first-time skiers. Those new
It may not be the prettiest resort in the French Alps,
to the sport can book a holiday safe in the
but what it lacks in cuteness, it more than makes up
knowledge that they’re not stuck up a snowy
for in convenience, taking the concept of ski-in ski-
mountain if the sport isn’t for them. The town itself
out to a whole new level. Its high-quality snow
has a Museum of Popular Traditions.
conditions are all but guaranteed.
Need to know
You can take one pair of skis or one snowboard on board with you in addition to your standard adult
luggage allowance. For safety reasons, skis and snowboards have to be kept in a protective case that
covers the whole item.

There’s a travel class to suit every budget and style. Though the seats are roomy and comfortable, it’s
worth nothing there are no sleeper bunk beds. With free Wi-Fi for all, you can stay connected all the way.
264、If one is looking for a peaceful and crowd-free ski resort, he will probably choose_____.
A．La Rosière B．Sainte Foy
C．Moûtiers D．Tignes
1、From the passage, we can know that_________.
A．the Eurostar offers easy access to popular Alpine ski resorts.
B．there is no restriction on well-protected equipment on board.
C．travelers can have a good sleep on comfortable bunk beds on board
D．free Wi-Fi is provided on board for travellers who upgrade their travel class

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．
On our first anniversary, Jack bought a bottle of Casaque, an expensive cologne (古龙香水) for me.“We agreed to save the money for your postgraduate education，” I said somewhat half­heartedly as I took it out from a beautifully­wrapped packet.“I am unable not to give something 1 to the world's most beautiful bride, honey！” I held it to my 2 ， and smelled the most pleasant flavor I could ever 3 . Looking down at my 4 blue jeans and ugly, ragged tennis shoes, I wondered if I could ever be worthy of it. But I would 5 . I used only a little of it every time 6 Jack graduated and our life was financially easier. It's a 7 of the foolish love of a young husband.
Then one day three­year­old Jim was sitting on the floor 8 the empty cologne bottle. His lips wet, he was making a(n) 9 face. He drank my 10 cologne！“Jack, come quick.” I cried，“Can cologne 11 my baby? Jim drank the rest of it！”“It's mostly just alcohol, honey，” Jack 12 me. Little Jim was fine, and my concern for my child was 13 . I now felt 14 to see the empty cologne bottle.
A few weeks later, Jack bought another bottle of my beloved cologne. I 15 it as much as I had done to the earlier one. 16 ， it became three­quarters empty.I thought it best to buy another 17 . But the shop assistant told me that there wasn't even a maker of that brand any more.
Now I only use my special cologne on very important occasions, because there will be 18 to replace it when these last few precious 19 are gone. But from the bottom of my heart, it's not three­quarters empty but still one­quarter full. Perhaps if I'm very careful, I can 20 using it for the rest of my life.
1、A．special B．terrible C．practical D．cheap
2、A．eye B．nose C．hand D．mouth
3、A．imagine B．afford C．touch D．describe
4、A．clumsy B．unique C．faded D．stylish

5、A．try B．act C．insist D．withdraw
6、A．unless B．even if C．until D．even after
7、A．cost B．consequence C．standard D．symbol
8、A．looking for B．holding C．reaching for D．filling
9、A．amused B．excited C．awful D．happy
10、A．poisonous B．precious C．dangerous D．magical
11、A．hurt B．attract C．frighten D．please
12、A．criticized B．encouraged C．educated D．comforted
13、A．increased B．relieved C．confirmed D．developed
14、A．grateful B．nervous C．heartbroken D．desperate
15、A．resisted B．wasted C．protected D．prized
16、A．Still B．So C．Otherwise D．Therefore
17、A．brand B．bottle C．flavor D．color
18、A．some B．none C．another D．more
19、A．quarters B．packets C．drops D．shops
20、A．turn to B．devote to C．count on D．decide on

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。
A mouse，because of an1． （luck） chance，made close friends with an evil frog．One day，2．frog played a trick on the mouse by3． （tie） a foot of the mouse to his own．At first，both of them joined together and the frog4． （lead） his friend toward the pool in which he lived，and didn’t stop5． he reached the side of the water．Then the frog suddenly jumped into the water and the mouse was pulled in with6． （he）．The frog enjoyed the water and swam in it around，happily crying7．if he had done a great deed．The unhappy mouse died soon in the water，and his dead body floated around on the surface， 8．（fasten） to the foot of the frog．A hawk saw the dead mouse，suddenly flew down towards it，caught it and flew away．The frog，still tied to the leg of the mouse，was also carried off as a9．（prison），and it10．（eat） by the hawk．Harm hatch，harm catch．

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：在错的词下划一横线，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。
Last week, our class held a class meeting to celebrate World Animal Day、 At first, we made preparations to the activity、 Several students design a blackboard poster but some decorated the classroom、 The meeting began with few interesting games、 Then, a sad song about animals sang by two girls touched us deep、 Four other students performed a play, showing us how terrible the situation of endangered animals were、 Finally, our monitor gave us a speech, that made us aware of the importance of protecting animal、
The activity is meaningful because of we now realize that human beings should live in harmony with animals、

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.
又到了社团招新季，你是否已经迫不及待想pick自己心仪的社团了呢？请写一篇短文陈述你的社团选择。你的短文必须包括以下内容：
你选择加入哪一个社团
你选择的理由
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