试题集 学生用 艺术类大学英语D.docx

1、试题集 学生用 艺术类大学英语D 大学英语D 习题册（艺术类）大学英语教研室制定 2012.5.10 江苏师范大学科文学院Part 1Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over each passage quickly and answer the questions. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)

2、 and D).For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with information given in the passage .Passage 1Adapting to the New WorldOriginally, I was born in South Korea and lived there all my life until I married and moved to America. While living in America for five years now, I have tried to adapt to the

3、 rapid pace of change in my life. Although I felt worried at first, I doubted that I would find many differences between our two countries. After all, we are much alike even though we speak different languages, and have different traditions and cultures. People in both countries wear blue jeans, lov

4、e children, and seek freedom. Despite these similarities, I found it difficult to adjust, for so much was alien to me.Most difficult for me was learning a new language. I discovered that American English combines the influence of many other languages, mostly European but many of them global. The lan

5、guage is basically English, of course, for the English, who came over on the Mayflower, settled here early, and in the largest numbers. On the other hand, the Korean language was heavily influenced by Chinese until about 400 years ago. For Korean learners of English, the different uses of noun and v

6、erb are hard to grasp, at first. For example, an English speaker would ask a question by reversing the noun and verb, and often separating the verb, as in “Where are you going?” However, in Korean, one would ask, “You go where?” Learning a new language was hard for me, but an essential part of begin

7、ning life in this wondrous land.Next, I needed to adjust to American food, which is relatively mild, with the exception of Cajun dishes. Generally, Korean food is very spicy, like Kimchi, which covers many types of pickled cabbage and other vegetables; Koreans cannot live without it, and often make

8、their own from old family recipes. In addition, Koreans enjoy low fat, mostly vegetarian diets. The American diet, on the other hand, consists of high-fat, very salty items, like the fast food and instant TV dinners which are so popular. These foods may account for the high rates of heart attacks an

9、d strokes, cholesterol-clogged veins, and fatness among Americans.Finally, Koreans and Americans treat marriage very differently. Even though we have entered the twenty-first century, many Korean marriages are arranged by matchmakers hired by parents. Or, parents of marriageable children will get to

10、gether and arrange their marriages. Of course, some marriages come about through dating just as in Americayoung people meet, fall in love, and decide to marry. Yet, despite or because of arranged marriages, the Korean divorce rate is very low compared with American divorces. This may be due largely

11、to the strong family bonds in Korea.On the other hand, young people in America are allowed the greatest freedom in choosing their partners; they base marriages almost entirely on love, never through matchmakers. And a very strong trend, nowadays, is for two persons to live together for a while befor

12、e getting married, though many never formally marry.Despite these differences between our cultures, Ive realized that Koreans and Americans have much in common. We tend to seek freedom, share the same excitement at a new birth, and want to make good friends. Also, we place a high value on hard work,

13、 often spending long hours at our own businesses in order to send our children to good colleges; we want to give them opportunities earlier generations could only dream of. If we can learn to accept cultural differences as unique values, the world may be more peaceful. We need to put aside our often

14、 unfounded attitudes of superiority and prejudice against other cultures.1. After marriage, the author lived in . A) South Korea B) England C) China D) America2. According to the first paragraph, the author believed that .A) it would not be difficult to adjust to life in the United StatesB) people i

15、n the two countries liked to do similar thingsC) it would be relatively easy to adapt to the rapid change in her lifeD) the similarities between the two countries were greater than the differences3. According to the passage, the author discovered that . A) American English is mainly based on English

16、 B) Chinese is greatly influenced by Korean language C) English is easy for Koreans to learn D) of all European languages, only English is regarded as a global language4. Why did the author find learning English to be difficult?A) Because English combines the influence of European and Asian language

17、s.B) Because the Korean language is closer to Chinese than to English.C) Because the different uses of English verbs are hard to grasp.D) Because learning a new language is difficult for adults.5. Generally, for Koreans the favorite diet is . A) Cajun dishes B) Kimchi C) fast food D) instant TV dinn

18、ers6. American food is different from Korean food in that it .A) causes heart attacks and strokesB) is made from old family recipesC) is generally quite mildD) is usually very spicy7. In what way do most Korean marriages differ from American marriages?A) Koreans can live together first before formal

19、ly marrying.B) Korean marriages are not based on love.C) Koreans marry only with permission from their parents.D) Korean marriages are arranged by matchmakers or parents.8. Despite arranged marriages, the rate of Korea divorces is not higher than that of .9. American marriages are mainly based on .1

20、0. Though there are some cultural differences, both Koreans and Americans place a high value on .Passage 2Seven Steps to a More Satisfying JobMany people today find themselves in unhappy work situations. In fact, one in four workers is dissatisfied with their current job, according to the recent “Pl

21、ans for 2004” survey. Their career path may be financially rewarding, but it doesnt meet their emotional, social or creative needs. Theyre unhappy, and have no idea what to do about it, except move to another job.Mary Lyn Miller, experienced career consultant（顾问）and founder of the Life and Career Cl

22、inic, says that when most people are unhappy about their work, their first thought is to get a different job. Instead, Miller suggests looking at the possibility of a different life. Through her book, workshops, seminars(研讨会) and personal coaching and consulting, she has helped thousands of dissatis

23、fied workers reassess(重新评价) life and work.Miller developed a 7-step process to help potential job seekers assess their current situation and beliefs, identify their real passion, and start on a journey that allows them to pursue their passion through work.Step 1: Willingness to do something differen

24、t.Breaking the cycle of doing what you have always done is one of the most difficult tasks for job seekers. Many find it difficult to steer away from a career path or make a change, even if it doesnt feel right. Miller urges job seekers to open their minds to other possibilities beyond what they are

25、 currently doing.Step 2: Commitment to being who you are, not who or what someone wants you to be.Look at the gifts and talents you have and do pursue those things that you love most. If you love the social aspects of your job, but are stuck inside an office or “chained to your desk” most of the tim

26、e, vow(发誓) to follow your instinct and investigate alternative careers and work that allow you more time to interact with others. Dawn worked as a manager for a large retail clothing store for several years. Though she had advanced within the company, she felt frustrated and longed to be involved wi

27、th nature and the outdoors. She decided to go to school nights and weekends to pursue her true passion by earning her masters degree in forestry(林学). She now works in the biotech forestry division of a major paper company.Step 3: Self-definitionMiller suggests that once job seekers know who they are

28、, they need to know how to sell themselves. “In the job market, you are a product. And just like a product, you most know the features and benefits that you have to offer a potential client, or employer.” Examine the skills and knowledge that you have and identify how they can apply to your desired

29、occupation. Your qualities will exhibit to employers why they should hire you over other candidates.Step 4: Attain a level of self-honoring(肯定自我).Self-honoring or self-love may seem like an odd step for job hunters, but being able to accept yourself, without judgment, helps eliminate insecurities an

30、d will make you more self-assured(有自信的). By accepting who you are all your emotions, hopes and dreams, your personality, and your unique way of being youll show more confidence when talking with potential employers. The power of self-honoring can help to break all the falsehoods(谎言) you were made to

31、 believe those that made you feel that you were not good enough, or strong enough, or intelligent enough to do what you truly desire.Step 5: Vision(想像).Miller suggests that job seekers develop a vision that involves an answer to “What do I really want to do?” One should create a dozen of sentences t

32、hat describe in detail how they see their life related to work. For instance, the secretary who longs to be an actress describes a life that allows her to express her love of Shakespeare on stage. A real estate agent, attracted to his current job because her loves fixing up old homes, describes buying properties that need a little tender loving care to make them more saleable.Step 6: Appropriate risk.Some philosophers believe that the way to enlightenment comes through facing obstacles and difficulties. Once