《大学英语二》作业.docx

1、大学英语二作业大学英语（二）作业Part I. Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions. For eachof them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Passage 1Charlie Chaplin has broken all records in making peo

2、ple laugh. No one has so set a whole world laughing as the little man with the walking stick and the overlarge shoes. Much has been written about Chaplins art and his career, and opinions have ranged widely. But perhaps those who called him the most general human being of our time came closest to th

3、e truth. Those who have called him a genius stress the timeless and common qualities in his work. It is an art filled with sad elements and deep human feeling, with which an audience cannot help but become involved. It is for these reasons, I believe, that the figure of Charlie has attracted generat

4、ion after generation. All the writers who give accounts of Chaplins life agree that Charlies unhappy early years in the area in London where houses were dirty and worn had a great influence on his development and on the type of films he made. Chaplin himself emphasizes it in his memoirs (回忆录). The m

5、ore one reads about his earliest period, the more one tends to agree. Indeed, his suffering youth had a lasting influence on him. Chaplin was never afraid to deal with subjects causing much disagreement in his films. He gave a humorous performance on war only a few weeks before the American soldiers

6、 came home from World War I in 1918. This was regarded as madness, but the performance was well received. So perfectly did it hit the nail on the head that even the returning soldiers found it impossible to hate it and deeply appreciated this short and humorous performance on what for them had been

7、unpleasant reality. Chaplin gave numerous performances attacking capital governments, satirizing (讽刺) the cruelty of the machine age and even making fun of Hitler. Years after his death, the funny films of motion picture actor and director Charlie Chaplin continue to be popular. He is particularly w

8、ell known for his success as a creator of humorous presentations that make fun of people, the establishment, or networks. 1. All of the following about Charlie Chaplin are true except _A_.A. he was born in the USA B. he was a great film actorC. he had an unhappy early life D. he made fun of Hitler i

9、n his films2. According to the author, Charlie Chaplin has been popular with generation after generation because _D_.A. he set the whole world laughing B. his performances get people involvedC. his works appeal to people in different periods D. both B and C3. According to Charlie Chaplins life histo

10、ry writers, _D_ had a strong influence on the type of films he made.A. the society in which he lived B. the audience who praised and admired himC. those who called him a genius D. his unhappy early years in the poor area in London4. According to the passage, which of the following is true?_D_A. Ther

11、e are timeless qualities in Chaplins work because he didnt involve himself in political affairs.B. Chaplin became popular years after his death.C. Chaplins performance is funny without any sad elements.D. Chaplins films are the combinations of funny and sad elements.5. This passage was _B_.A. writte

12、n by Charlie Chaplin B. written about Charlie ChaplinC. advertising one of Charlie Chaplins films D. written for students to learn film-makingPassage 2Only special plants can survive the terrible climate of a desert, for these are regions where the range of the soil temperature throughout the year c

13、an be over 75. Furthermore, during the summer there are few clouds in the sky to protect plants from the suns rays. Another problem is the fact that there are frequently strong winds that drive small, sharp sands into the plants, tearing and damaging them. The most difficult problem for all forms of

14、 plant life, however, is the fact that each year the entire amount of rainfall occurs during a few days or weeks in spring. Grasses and flowers in a desert survive from one year to the next by existing through the long, hot, dry season in the form of seeds. These seeds remain inactive unless the rig

15、ht amount of rain falls. If no rain falls, or if there is not enough rainfall, they wait until the next year, or even still the next.Another factor that helps these plants to survive is the fact that their life cycles are short. By the time that the water from the spring rains disappears - just a fe

16、w weeks after it falls - such plants no longer need any. The perennials (多年生植物) have special elements which enable them to survive as plants for several years. Thus, nearly all desert perennials have extensive root systems below ground and a small shoot (枝叶) system above ground. The large root netwo

17、rk enables the plant to absorb as much water as possible in a short time. The small shoot system, on the other hand, considerably limits water loss by evaporation (蒸发). Another characteristic of many desert perennials is that after the rainy season they lose their leaves as they prepare for the long

18、, dry season, just as trees in wetter climates lose theirs as they prepare for the winter. This reduces their water loss by evaporation during the dry season. Then, in the next rainy season, they come fully alive once more, and grow new branches, leaves and flowers, just as the grasses and flowers i

19、n a desert do. 1. According to the passage, ordinary plants cannot survive the desert weather as a result of the following factors except _C_.A. the strong wind B. too much sunC. too much rainfall D. the special temperature2. Why can grasses and flowers in desert survive according to the passage?_C_

20、A. They need little water. B. They like dry weather.C. They stay in the form of seeds during the difficult seasons.D. With long roots, they do not depend on the rain to get enough water.3. What is talked about the shoot system of the perennials (多年生植物) in the passage?_A_A. The shoot system can help

21、the perennials survive in a desert.B. The shoot system decides the appearance of the perennials in a desert.C. The shoot system limits the function of the perennials branches.D. The shoot system may lose the amount of water the roots can absorb.4. According to the passage, spring is the best time fo

22、r plants in desert _B_.A. to find a shady place B. to get water for the yearC. to reduce water loss D. to enjoy the suns rays5. What is the main point of the last paragraph?_D_A. A comparison between the plants in different areas.B. The growth of new leaves in the rainy season.C. Water loss by evapo

23、ration in the dry season.D. The survival of the perennials in deserts.Passage 3Although Beethoven could sit down and compose easily, his really great compositions did not come easily at all. They cost him a great deal of hard work and he always found it hard to satisfy himself. When he was 28, he be

24、gan to notice a strange noise in his ears. As it grew worse, he went to see doctors, and was told that he was going deaf. This was too much for any composer to bear. Beethoven was without hope; he was sure that he was going to die. He went to the countryside where he wrote a long good-bye letter to

25、his brothers, describing how sad and lonely his deafness made him. He longed to die, and said to death, Come when you will; I shall meet you bravely. In fact, Beethoven did something braver than dying. He gathered his courage and went on writing music, though he could hear what he wrote more and mor

26、e faintly. He wrote the music for which we remember him best after he became deaf. This music was very different from any that had been composed before. Instead of the artistic and grand music that earlier composers had written for their rich listeners, Beethoven wrote stormy, exciting music which r

27、eminds us of his troubled and courageous life. His Heroic Symphony (交响乐) and Fifth Symphony both show his courage in struggling with his fate. In time he went completely deaf, but he wrote more creatively than ever, for he could hear his music in his mind. He was lonely and often unhappy but in spit

28、e of this, he often wrote joyful music, such as his last symphony, the Ninth. Because of his courage and strong will to triumph, his music has given joy and encouragement to millions of people. 1. How did Beethovens deafness affect him?_D_A. It killed him. B. It stopped his writing music.C. It drove

29、 him mad. D. It helped him create good music.2. Which of the following music works written by Beethoven was joyful?_D_A) No 3 Symphony. B) No 5 Symphony. C) No 7 Symphony. D) No 9 Symphony.3. Beethoven longed to die because _B_.A. he had told death he would meet it bravelyB. he felt his deafness was

30、 too much for him to bear as a composerC. he wouldnt be able to write music for rich listeners after becoming deafD. he wouldnt be able to support his family4. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?_B_A. Music and Musicians B. The Music of FateC. Hard to Satisfy D. Deafness in Mu

31、sic5. According to the passage, which of the following is true?_D_A. When he was partly deaf, Beethovens music became more and more gentle and faint.B. His music became more and more artistic although he was deaf.C. He wrote fainter and fainter music after he went deaf.D. He composed exciting and en

32、couraging music that reflected his struggle with his fate.Passage 4Earthquake (地震)! People all around the world fear earthquakes because they cause so much damage and death. Consider the following facts: One earthquake struck San Fernando Valley region of Southern California on January 17, 1994. The earthquake caused 57 deaths, over 5,000 injuries, and extensive building damage. In fact some people estimate tha