大学英语精读题库.docx

1、大学英语精读题库大学英语精读题库试题一Part 1. Vocabulary and structure (30%)Directions: Choose one for the best answer. 1. They _an enemy guard near the railway station. A cast B arrested C captured D mounted 2. The steps of the old house _ under my weight. A complained B sobbed C murmured D groaned 3. Young adults _

2、older people are more likely to prefer pop songs. A other than B more than C less than D rather than 4. Id rather have a room of my own, however small it is, than _ room with someone else. A to share B to have shared C share D sharing 5. When in trouble, she always leans _ John for help.A on B towar

3、ds C to D at 6. Just as the builder is skilled in the handling of his bricks, _ the experienced writer is skilled in the handling of his works. A as B thus C so D like 7. It was because the ten major building projects were designed, built and fully completed _ ten months that it was considered to be

4、 a miracle. A in good season B in great demand C in a matter of D in advance 8. No matter how frequently _, the works of Beethoven always attract large audience. A performed B performing C to be performed D being performed9. He is such a devoted football _ that he travels with the team. A player B f

5、un C fee D fan 10. Im very glad to know that my boss has generously agreed to _ my debt in return for certain service. A take away B cut out C write off D clear up 11. At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, but halfway in her speech, she suddenly _ to another

6、 subject. A committee B switched C favored D transmitted 12. There are other problems which I dont propose to _ at the moment. A go into B go around C go for D go on 13. I want to buy a new tie to _ this brown suit. A go into B go with C go after D go by 14. These dogs were _ after the long chase. A

7、 holding their breath B catching their breath C wasting their breath D recovering their breath15. John said that he didnt quite _ and asked me to repeat what I had said. A . snatch up B. summon up C catch on D watch on 16. I was _ the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived. A to B on C at

8、D in 17. Although architecture has artistic qualities, it must also satisfy a number of important practical _. A. obligations B regulations C observations D considerations18. This ticket _you to a free meal in our new restaurant. A gives B grants C entitles D credits 19. A season ticket _ the holder

9、 to make as many journeys as he wishes within the stated period of time. A grants B promises C entitles D presents 20. It is well-known that the retired workers in our country are _ free medical care. A entitled to B involved in C associated with D assigned to 21. She always _ these arguments. A get

10、s the better of B does better than C thinks better of D does her best22. The carpenter angrily _ aside his tools and would work no longer. A flung B flapped C patted D tackled 23. When Jim heard the fire alarm he _ and looked for the nearest exit. A lost his head B headed for C headed off D kept his

11、 head24. Mom used to be very busy at that time and had to put me _ the care of my grandma. A for B at C on D in 25. Would you care _ a cup of coffee? A for B about C of D /26. In more general use are inexpensive chopsticks of bamboo or wood that can be bought in _ of pairs; 10 is the usual number. A

12、 bunches B bundles C units D pieces 27. He _ who the murderer was before the end of the book. A figured on B figured in C figured out D figured up 28. I cant _ what has happened to the vegetables, for they were freshly picked this morning. A figure out B draw out C look out D work out 29. Rainstorm

13、_ the forest on the coast. A flashed B crashed C lashed D flushed 30. The explorers meant to walk through the primitive forest _. A at most B at all hazards B by hazard D in harmony Part 2 Reading comprehension (30%) Passage 1It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times an

14、d to blame them for most of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with crises; that they talk too much about cert

15、ain problems and that they have no sense of humour, at least in parent-child relationships.I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when young.Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairst

16、yles, in entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or hairstyles irritate thei

17、r parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste. Sometimes you are resistant and proud because you do not want your parents to approve of what you do. If they did approve, it looks as if you are betra

18、ying your own age group. But in that case, you are assuming that you are the underdog: you cant win but at least you can keep your honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after long years of childhood, when you were completely under your parents control. But it ignore

19、s the fact that you are now beginning to be responsible for yourself.If you plan to control your life, co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. You can impress others with your sense of responsibility and initiative, so

20、 that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.31. The author is primarily addressing _.A. parents of teenagers B. those who give advice to teenagersC. newspaper readers D. teenagers32. The first paragraph is mainly about_.A. the teenagers criticism of their parentsB. misunderstand

21、ings between teenagers and their parentsC. the dominance of the parents over their childrenD. the teenagers ability to deal with crises33. Teenagers tend to have strange clothes and hairstyles because they _.A. want to show their existence by creating a culture of their ownB. have a strong desire to

22、 be leaders in style and tasteC. have no other way to enjoy themselves betterD. want to irritate their parents34. Teenagers do not want their parents to approve of whatever they do because they_. A. have already been accepted into the adult world B. feel that they are superior in a small way to the

23、adults C. are not likely to win over the adults D. have a desire to be independent35. To improve parent-child relationships, teenagers are advised to be _.A. obedient B. co-operativeC. responsible D. independent Passage 2The effects of long-distance running are psychologically uplifting. In a world

24、full of tensions, cruelty and chaos, running helps reinforce the view that life is good and lead the runner to tranquility and harmony.Long-distance running helps a person forget pressing family problems as well as job-related annoyances. An example comes quickly to mind. One day I had a terrible fi

25、ght with my landlady over some foolish incident. We screamed and yelled at each other. A few minutes later, I set out on my daily run. By the end of the first mile, the argument seemed like a bad dream. At the end of the second, the reason for it seemed trivial. By the end of the fourth mile, I was

26、filled with feelings of remorse and forgiveness toward the landlady. I bought her a beautiful rose, which I gave her as soon as I stepped inside the house. All was quickly well again between us. Running has that kind of effect on most runners. It makes us feel benign and serene.Incorporating long-di

27、stance running into a daily routine will significantly change a runners life-style. After I had been running for some time I found that I had more energy and could do more. My days grew longer, because I seemed to need less sleep; what sleep I did get seemed more restful. My body became thinner, smo

28、other, firmer. Running also produces a healthful feeling of pleasant excitement, which comes from adherence to a strict routine and the improved physical condition. So, running makes me feel good, about myself and about the world.There are other long-term effects of running which are beneficial. But

29、 what benefits running does offer me are already enough to make me addicted to the sport for the rest of my life.36. We can learn from the passage that the authors attitude towards long-distance running is _.A. indifferent B. popularC. positive D. negative37. The meaning of “reinforce” in the first

30、paragraph is probably _.A. negate B. create C. criticize D. strengthen38. The author gives his own example in the second paragraph to illustrate that_.A. it is foolish to quarrel with the landlordB. long-distance running helps you to forget your problems and annoyanceC. we should be friendly with ot

31、hersD. long-distance running makes you stronger39. Why does long-distance running produce a healthful feeling of pleasant excitement? A. Because you adhere to a routine.B. Because your physical condition is improved.C. Because you meet less unpleasant things in your life.D. Both A and B40. What does the author mean by the last sentence of the passage?A. He will keep the good habit of long-distance running.B. He will ask his family to run with him.C. He will write an article about the benefit of running.D. He will search for other long-term effects of running for the r