大学英语二期末考试复习题附答案Word文档格式.docx

1、3. - Im sorry I broke your mirror. - Oh, really? _.A. It doesnt matterB. Dont be sorryC. Not at alls OK with me4. Could you help me put up the signs on the wall? _. A. No problemB. I hope soC. Thats all rightD. Thats a good idea5. - Peter, dont step on the grass. - _.B. I cant do itC. Dont worryD. S

2、orry, I wont do it againD. Where is your father now16. -I know youre busy, but you have to put some time aside to play with your kids. - _A. I should. But I have too much work to do these days.B. I think my children can play by themselves.C. Thank you, but its none of your business.D. Thanks for you

3、r concern, and I wont do that. 17. - Doctor, I dont feel well. - _A. You are fine. B. It doesnt matter. C. Whats the matter? D. Dont take it seriously.18. -Excuse me, sir, could you tell me the way to Peoples Square? - _A. Sorry, Im a stranger here, too. B. Dont bother me.C. I dont understand you. D

4、. Why dont you take a taxi?19. -I missed yesterdays football final. - _A. Its a good idea. B. What a pity!C. Remember to bring it next time. D. Im glad to hear that.20. - John said he didnt like the film you went to last week. What did you think of it?- _, a total waste of time.A. It was not bad B.

5、It was pretty goodC. It was boring and unrealistic D. I like it very much21. -Do you think its going to rain over the weekend? -_.A. I believe not B. I dont believe it C. I dont believe D. I believe not so22. - Whats the problem with your bike? - _A. Not at all. B. Nothing serious. C. Good, thank yo

6、u. D. Sure23. - Unbelievable! I have failed the driving test again! - _. This is not the end of the world. A. Cheer up B. Good luck C. Go ahead D. No problem24. - Wow! This is a marvelous room! Ive never known youre so artistic. - _.A. Great, I am very art-conscious t mention it C. Thanks for your c

7、ompliments s fine第二部分 阅读理解（来自课本文章及统考题库）1. By definition, heroes and heroines are men and women distinguished by uncommon courage, achievements, and self-sacrifice made most for the benefits of others - they are people against whom we measure others. They are men and women recognized for shaping our

8、nations consciousness and development as well as the lives of those who admire them. Yet, some people say that ours is an age where true heroes and heroines are hard to come by, where the very idea of heroism is something beyond us - an artifact of the past. Some maintain, that because the Cold War

9、is over and because America is at peace, our age is essentially an unheroic one. Furthermore, the overall crime rate is down, poverty has been eased by a strong and growing economy, and advances continue to be made in medical science. Cultural icons are hard to define, but we know them when we see t

10、hem. They are people who manage to go beyond celebrity （明星）, who are legendary, who somehow mange to become mythic. But what makes some figures icons and others mere celebrities? Thats hard to answer. In part, their lives have the quality of a story to tell. For instance, the beautiful young Diana S

11、pencer who at 19 married a prince, renounced marriage and the throne, and died at the moment she found true love. Good looks certainly help. So does a special indefinable charm, with the help of the media. But nothing confirms an icon more than a tragic death - such as Martin Luther King, Jr., John

12、F. Kennedy, and Princess Diana.1. The passage mainly deals with _.A. life and deathB. heroes and icons C. heroes and heroinesD. icons and celebrities2. Heroes and heroines are usually _.A. courageousB. exemplaryC. self-sacrificingD. all of the above3. Which of the following statements is wrong? _A.

13、Poverty in America has been eased with the economic growth.B. Superstars are famous for being famous.C. Heroes and heroines can only emerge in war times. D. Ones look can contribute to being famous. 4. Beautiful young Diana Spencer found her genuine love_.A. just before her death B. when she became

14、a princess C. when she was 19 D. after she gave birth to a prince5. What is more likely to set an icons status? _A. Good looks.B. The quality of ones story.C. Personal attractionD. Tragic and early death.2. The residents of 24 Acacia Grove were dissatisfied with the condition of the property, so Joh

15、n Preston called a meeting to discuss things last week. At the meeting John suggested setting up a residents committee. Everyone was so worried and angry about the agents inactivity that they agreed, and they elected John as chairman of the committee. Many residents said that they were tired of tele

16、phoning the agent and tired of complaining about the flats. Although the agent was responsible for the flats, they thought that he didnt do enough. Therefore John was asked to write to the agent and say that they were disappointed with the management of the flats.The next service payment was due at

17、the end of the month. However, they agreed not to pay it until they were happy with the plans to improve the property. They decided to tell the agent that he must start the work within one month. They all went away very pleased with themselves.1. Why did John Preston call a meeting last week? A. Bec

18、ause the residents were dissatisfied with the present residents committee.B. Because the residents were dissatisfied with the bad management of the flats. C. Because some residents requested to change the present residents committee.D. Because he wanted to become Chairman of the committee.2. Who ele

19、cted John as chairman of the committee?A.The agent. B. The committee. C. The residents. D. Acacia Grove.3. What does the word “inactivity” mean in the third sentence in Para. 1?A.Lack of actions B. Progress C. State D. Weakness 4. What does the word “due” mean in the first sentence of Para. 2?A. lar

20、ge B. proper C. owed D. to be paid5. When did they agree to pay the next service payment?A. At the end of the month.B. Within one month.C. The agent would tell them.D. When they were happy with the plans to improve the property.3. Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy

21、 people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?It is obvious

22、that such uncomfortable feeling must negatively affect people. A persons conception of himself or herself is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other peoples reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of t

23、heir lives. Shy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing “the right thing.” Shy people are very sensitive to criticism: they feel it confirms their feelings of inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pl

24、eased by compliment with a statement like this one: “Youre just saying that to make me feel good. I know its not true.” It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful. Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome sh

25、yness with determined and patient efforts in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand with a lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths. Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our own personal ways. T

26、he better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Lets not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life. 1. What does the author try to prove by citing “what kind of impression am I making?” in Para.1?A. Shy people benefit from their cari

27、ng about their appearance.B. Peoples shyness made them care too much about their appearance and actions. C. Its natural that shy people dont believe others compliments. D. Shy people think they are different from others. 2. According to the writer, self-awareness is _. A. a weak pointy of shy people

28、B. the cause of unhappiness C. harmful to people D. a good quality3. That shy people react to a compliment in such a way is _.A. good B. unreal C. harmful D. very reasonable4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Shyness can block our chances for a rich life. B. Shyn

29、ess enables us to understand ourselves better. C. Shyness helps us to develop our potential.D. Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteem. 5. It can be inferred from the passage that shy people_. A. should find more of their weakness B. can get rid of their shyness while maintaining low self

30、-esteemC. had better ignore their weaknessD. should understand themselves in the right way 4. How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thought and feelings, actions a