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1、精编国家开放大学电大高级英语阅读机电控制工程基础网络课形考网考作业合集答案国家开放大学电大高级英语阅读(1)机电控制工程基础网络课形考网考作业(合集)答案高级英语阅读(1)网络课答案形考任务一(70分)Chapter 1 Exercise (分值 7 分)题目1I.Vocabulary skills (3 points)Look at the columns below. Match each vocabulary word on the right with the correct definition on the left.(0.5 points each)1.the bus or su

2、bway2.proof of completion of courses of students3.money for students from scholarships, grants, or loans4.formal talks by professors or instructors on subjects of study5.courses by video, video conferencing, or computers to students in different places6.the points or grade a student gets on a test答案

3、：l.the bus or subwaycertificates and degrees #financial aidacademic lecturesdistance learningscorepublic transportation2.poof of completion of courses of students-3.money for students from scholarships, grantst or loans4-formal talks by professors or instructors on subjects of study5.courses by vide

4、o, video conferencing, or computers to students in different places：?6.the points or grade a student gets on a testIL Reading Comprehension (4 points)Read the passages, then answer the questions that follow. (1 point each )Experiencing Culture ShockA When Eliza James arrived at the University of Xia

5、n, she was excited to live in a new country, to improve her Chinese, and to experience a culture so different from her own. But soon her excitement turned to frustration as she encountered one roadblock after another. I felt like I couldn，t accomplish anything.My dorm room had no heat, I couldn，t ge

6、t into the classes I wanted, and every time I asked someone for help they gave me the runaround. I felt like no one was listening to me. Eliza met with administrators, sent letters of complaint, and even contacted the consulate in Beijing, but she got nowhere. What Eliza didnt realize was that her A

7、merican approach to solving problems was very different from the Chinese one in which patience and negotiation skills are key. She soon learned how to solve problems within the cultural norms of Chinese society instead of forcing her own values onto those around her. I finally feel like I fit in and

8、 that I know what Im doing. In fact, its really fun being in a place thats so incredibly different from what I am accustomed to.B Yoshi Yamamoto is a junior at a small college outside of Boston. Although he is an honors student now, Yoshi didnt always have such an easy time studying in America. Teac

9、hing methods are very different here than they are in Japan. It took me a long time to get used to learning in seminars and discussing ideas with my classmates. At first it seemed like I wasnt actually learning anything.z/ Yoshis reaction was to totally withdraw: he didnt participate in class discus

10、sion; he spent lots of time alone in his room, and he even skipped class on occasion. I thought I could teach myself. Now I recognize the value of the U. S. academic system, and I am able to adapt it to my own learning style. C Both Eliza and Yoshi experienced what is called culture shock: psycholog

11、ical disorientation due to living in a new culture. For many international students, studying abroad can offer exposure to new cultures and an opportunity to study new fields and languages. However, it also offers the greater challenge of trying to function in a foreign culture. Studying and reading

12、 about a certain culture is poor preparation for the reality of living in it. According to psychological studies, the four stages of culture shock are 1. euphoria,2.hostility, 3. gradual adjustment, and 4. adaptation. Culture shock can be manifested in many ways: homesickness, boredom, stereotyping

13、of or hostility towards the host culture, overeating or overdrinking, withdrawal, and inability to work effectively.D Different people experience different levels of culture shock and react in different ways. For example, Eliza got angry while Yoshi withdrew from society. The most important thing to

14、 remember is that culture shock is normal; it is not something to be ashamed of. Luckily, there are some things international students can do to make their adjustment to a new country go more smoothly. For instance, they can stay in touch with family and friends from home, join international student

15、 organizations, meet people from their own countries, and get involved in campus activities. Most importantly, they can adjust to life abroad by keeping a sense of humor and trying to remain positive.Recognizing Paragraph Topics (choose the paragraph letter)题目27.an explanation of culture shock选择一项：A

16、.AB.BC.CD.D题目38.ways that students can adjust to living in a new country选择一项：A.AB.BC.CD.D题目49.the experience of an international student in the United States选择一项：A.AB.BC.CD.D题目510.the experience of an international student in China选择一项：A.AB.BC.CD.DChapter 2 Exercise (分值 7 分)题目1I.Vocabulary Skills (2

17、 points)Sometimes examples can explain the meaning of a word or phrase. For example, sun, rain, and wind are examples of kinds of weather. Look at the columns below. Match each vocabulary word or phrase in the first column with the examples in the second column. (0. 4 points each)1.kinds of extreme

18、weather2.Earth s natural materials and gases3.diseases or health disorders4.seasons of the year5.natural areas or regions of the earth答案:1 .kinds of extreme weatherblizzards, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, droughts =2,Earths natural materials and gasescoal. oil. carbon, dioxide air, water #3 disease

19、s or health disordersstroke, asmma. influenza, pneumonia, headaches #seasons of the yearWinter t spring, summer, fall #5 natural areas or regions of the earthoceans, seas, islands, deserts, forests eIL Reading Comprehension (5 points)Complete the following statements by choosing the best from the an

20、swers A, B or C. (1 point each) Seasonal Affective Disorder: More than Just the BluesA Joshua dreads the winter months, not only because of the cold New England weather-the sleet, snow, wind, and rain一-but because as the seasons change from summer to fall to winter, the days get shorter. As the days

21、 get shorter, he starts feeling depressed and irritable and spends more and more time at home, eating and sleeping. A graduate student in philosophy, Joshua finds that he gets little work done during the winter months and has trouble paying attention in class and concentrating on his research. I soo

22、n realized that what I thought was just the J winter blues， was something more extreme than that. Josh visited a doctor who diagnosed him with SAD.B Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a kind of depression that occurs seasonally. It is associated with the long hours of darkness and lack of sunli

23、ght during the winter months (people with SAD usually feel worse from December through February). Scientists dont completely understand the exact causes of SAD, but they believe it is related to a biochemical imbalance in the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is the basic part of the brain that control

24、s the bodys breathing, heartbeat, metabolism, and hormone release. The effects of SAD include moodiness, irritability, low energy, increased appetite for carbohydrates (foods such as potatoes, rice, and bread), difficulty concentrating, and the tendency to oversleep.C Although doctors described SAD

25、for the first time in 1984, humans have probably dealt with the disorder for thousands of years. It is not a coincidence that many cultures have important celebrations during the short days of the winter months. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice celebrations all occur in December. These celeb

26、rations involve lighting candles in order to bring light, warmth, and happiness to an otherwise depressing time of year.D So what can SAD sufferers do to feel better? Naturally, they need more light. For people who have mild cases of SAD, exercising in the morning sun could be enough to help them. P

27、hototherapy, or light therapy, is usually prescribed for people who have more serious cases of the disorder. In light therapy, patients sit in front of a light box, a strong artificial light, for up to four hours a day. Phototherapy is effective in over 80% of SAD cases, and patients usually see res

28、ults within three to four days. Although the symptoms of SAD are similar to those of clinical depression, traditional antidepressants have not proven useful in treating SAD. While psychological counseling cannot treat the symptoms of SAD, it is recommended to help SAD sufferers learn to accept and d

29、eal with their illness.题目26.Joshua starts feeling depressed and irritable in the winter because选择一项：A.he gets little work doneB.he suffers from Seasonal Affective DisorderC.he is a graduate student in philosophy题目37.Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a condition that researchers believe affects

30、 people during the winter months. Scientists believe it is caused by选择一项：A.breathing, heartbeat, metabolism, and hormone releaseB.moodiness, irritability, loss of energy, increased appetite, difficulty concentrating, and sleepinessC.lack of sunlight and a biochemical imbalance in the brain题目48.Human

31、s have probably struggled with SAD since选择一项：A.ancient timesB.DecemberC.1984题目59.People who suffer from SAD canto feel better.选择一项：A.do light therapyB.take antidepressant drugsC.eat carbohydrates题目610.This passage talks about .选择一项：A.what the SAD effects areB.Both A and B.C.how to help SAD suffersCh

32、apter 3 Exercise (分值 7 分)I.Reading Comprehension (5 points)Read the passages, then answer the questions that follow. (1 point each )Fast food can be good foodMany people are too busy to prepare and eat three nutritious meals a day. so they turn to the convenience of fast-food restaurants. Many of the items at fast-food restaurants, snack bars, and food stands are fattening and not very nutrit