TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2010)&-GRADE FOUR--在线考试系统

1、【单选题】
Many people believe that science helps society progress through [2分]

、 applied knowledge.

、 more than one aspect.

、 technology only.

、 the use of machines.

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2、【单选题】
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about curiosity? [2分]

、 It gives the scientist confidence and pleasure in work.

、 It gives rise to interest in problems that are unexplained.

、 It leads to efforts to investigate potential connections.

、 It encourages the scientist to look for new ways of acting.

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3、【单选题】
According to the passage, a successful scientist would not [2分]

、 easily believe in unchecked statements.

、 easily criticize others' research work.

、 always use his imagination in work.

、 always use evidence from observation

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4、【单选题】
What does the passage mainly discuss? [2分]

、 Application of technology.

、 Progress in modem society.

、 Scientists' ways of thinking and acting.

、 How to become a successful scientist.

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5、【单选题】
What is the author's attitude towards the topic? [2分]

、 Critical.

、 Objective.

、 Biased.

、 Unclear.

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6、【单选题】
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? [2分]

、 Latin America has long received attention for unusual phenomena.

、 Public attention is now directed towards countries like Peru.

、 Public interest usually focuses on North America and Europe.

、 Some ancient civilizations have unsolved mysteries.

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7、【单选题】
According to the passage, the Nazca lines were found [2分]

、 in mountains.

、 in stones.

、 on animals.

、 on a plain.

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8、【单选题】
We can infer from the passage that the higher the lines are seen, the the images they present. [2分]

、 smaller

、 larger

、 clearer

、 brighter

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9、【单选题】
There has been increasing interest in the Nazca lines mainly because of [2分]

、 the participation of scientists.

、 the emergence of the Interment.

、 the birth of new theories.

、 the interest in the Interment.

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10、【单选题】
The author is about the role of the Interment in solving mysteries. [2分]

、 cautious

、 pessimistic

、 uncertain

、 optimistic

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11、【单选题】
According to the passage, most graduation speeches tend to recall memories. [2分]

、 great

、 trivial

、 unforgettable

、 unimaginative

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12、【单选题】
"But graduation speeches are less about the message than the messenger" is explained [2分]

、 in the final paragraph.

、 in the last but one paragraph.

、 in the first paragraph.

、 in the same paragraph.

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13、【单选题】
The graduation speeches mentioned in the passage are related to the following themes EXCEPT [2分]

、 death.

、 success.

、 service.

、 generosity.

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14、【单选题】
It is implied in the passage that at great moments people fail to [2分]

、 remain clear-headed.

、 keep good manners.

、 remember others' words.

、 recollect specific details.

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15、【单选题】
What is "one of the first lessons of growing up"? [2分]

、 Attending a graduation ceremony.

、 Listening to graduation speeches.

、 Forgetting details of memorable events.

、 Meeting high-profile graduation speakers.

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16、【单选题】
According to the passage, the English make clear distinctions between [2分]

、 people who eat together.

、 the kinds of food served.

、 snacks and hamburgers.

、 family members and guests.

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17、【单选题】
According to the passage, who will NOT eat together? [2分]

、 The English.

、 Americans on their first date.

、 Men and women in Near Eastern societies.

、 Newly-weds on the island of New Ireland.

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18、【单选题】
According to the passage, eating together indicates all the following EXCEPT [2分]

、 the type of food.

、 social relations.

、 marital status.

、 family ties.

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19、【单选题】
The last paragraph suggests that in India decides how people eat. [2分]

、 pollution

、 food

、 culture

、 social status

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20、【单选题】
Which of the following can best serve as the topic of the passage? [2分]

、 Different kinds of food in the world.

、 Relations between food and social units.

、 Symbolic meanings of food consumption.

、 Culture and manners of eating.

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21、【简答题】
Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning? For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.
Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. [5分]

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22、【简答题】
It was recently reported in a newspaper that six students who shared a dorm at a local university hired a cleaner to do laundry and cleaning once a week. And each of them paid her 60 yuan a month. This has led to a heated debate as to whether college students should hire cleaners.
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
Should College Students Hire Cleaners?
You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state clearly what your view is.
In the second part, support your view with appropriate reasons.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. [10分]

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23、【简答题】
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:
Your good friend, John, is thinking of organizing an end-of-the-term party. Write him a note telling him that you like his idea and offer to help him. You have to be specific about how you can help him.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called Freshers' Week for their newcomers. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.
However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years. [5分]

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