1、第 2次作业一、阅读理解单项选择题（本大题共 100分，共 10 小题，每小题 10 分）1. Most Americans find the idea of arranged marriages difficult to understand or accept. They believe that two people should marry for love, after a period of dating or courtship. During that period, the prospective marriage partners are supposed to learn
2、 enough about each other to decide whether or not they will be able to build a successful marriage. Today in America, it is common for people to live together as a way of preparing for marriage. The idea of an arranged marriage seems very old-fashioned indeed.But arent all marriages arranged in one
3、way or another? In the United States marriages are seldom formally arranged, but quite a lot of informal arranging goes on before two people become husband and wife. People who get married are introduced to each other by friends. These friends have already decided that the two people are right for e
4、ach other and arrange for them to meet. In the United States this kind of arrangement is very common. Because friends have such great influence, their approval of a dating partner is very important.Families also exert open and subtle pressures on their children to influence their choices of marriage
5、 partners. Parents often arrange dates for their own children. One parent often tells a friend about her beautiful daughter or handsome son. Also, parents can meet the perfect marriage prospect for their son or daughter through business relationships. Since parents often assist their children financ
6、ially, they feel that they have the right to help the bride and groom select where they will live, what type of furniture they will purchase, and what their life-style will be like. (1). Most Americans think that arranged marriages are _. A. understandable B. acceptable C. unavoidable D. old fashion
7、ed (2). According to this passage, the prospective marriage partners _. A. often write to each other B. often attend formal parties together C. often meet each other D. often discuss problems together (3). Which of the flowing is TRUE according to this passage?_ A. Marriages are usually arranged by
8、parents in America. B. No arranging goes on before two people get married. C. Only one formal arrangement takes place before two people get married. D. There are usually a lot of informal arrangements before two people get married. (4). Which of the following is NOT true?_ A. Parents often try to in
9、fluence their childrens marriages. B. Open arranged marriages are unusual in the U.S. C. Friends sometimes play some role in getting two people together who may get married later. D. Parents never care much about their childrens marriages. (5). Which of the following can be inferred from the last pa
10、ragraph?_A. Social class has much influence on marriages. B. Nationality has much influence on marriages. C. Knowledge has much influence on marriages. D. Age has much influence on marriages. 2. Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thi
11、nking of going on the stage is “Dont!“ But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, although the chances of his becoming famous are small. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Usually only students who show promise and talent are accepted, and the course
12、lasts two years. Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a repertory company, usually as an assistant stage manager. This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatre: painting scenery, looking after the furniture, publicity, taking care of the costumes, and even acting in ve
13、ry small parts. It is very hard work indeed, the hours are long and the salary is tiny. But young actors with the stage in their blood are happy, waiting for the chance of work with a better company, or perhaps in films or television.Of course, some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame
14、and success without this long and tedious training. Connie Pratt, for example, was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop, as he drove past in his big car. He told the chauffeur to stop, and he got out to s
15、peak to the girl. He asked her if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test, and at first she thought he was joking. Then she got angry and said she would call the police. It took t he producer twenty minutes to convince Connie that he was serious. Then an appointment was made for her to
16、go to the studio the next day. The test was successful. They gave her elocution lessons and within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day. Of course, she was given a more dramatic name, which is now world-famous. But chances like this happen on
17、ce in a blue moon! (1). The reason why young people should be discouraged from becoming actors is that _. A. actors are very determined people B. the course at the drama school lasts two years C. acting is very hard work D. there are already too many actors (2). Why is an assistant stage managers jo
18、b difficult?_ A. Because he has to do everything. B. Because he has to work long hours every day. C. Because he will not be happy. D. Because he has to wait for another chance. (3). Usually only students who _are accepted. A. have received good education B. are hard-working C. are talented and promi
19、sing D. are good-mannered (4). “Then she got angry and said she would call the police“. This sentence shows that _. A. She totally disbelieved the proposal B. The man acted with an ill purpose C. The man forced her into his big car D. She was a nervous woman (5). The phrase “once in a blue moon“ ref
20、ers to _.A. once in a full moon B. once for a while C. once for a long time D. once and for all 3. NEW YORK (Variety)-Eight years after his death, prolific science-fiction author Isaac Asimov has suddenly arrived as a hot Hollywood commodity, with screen deals for his novels and short stories landin
21、g all over town.A deal dosed late last week at Warner Bros to adapt the Asimov short story “The Ugly Little Boy“ into a film. The picture will be produced by Denise DiNovi and Demi Moore as a starting vehicle for Moore.In other recent deals, Fox has optioned Asimovs most popular novel series, “Found
22、ation, for Shekhar Kaput (“Elizabeth“) to direct; Paramount is working on turning “End of Eternity“ into a film that Ridley Scott (“Gladiator“) will likely direct from a script by “Total Recall“ co-writer Gary Goldman; and Sony Pictures Family Entertainment is developing into an animated film series
23、 “Norby, the Mixed Up Robot,“ a series of 10 childrens novels that Asimov wrote with his wife Janet, wholl act as creative consultant.Most of the deals will be worth seven-figure paydays if the films get made.Asimov wrote more than 460 works in either book or short-story form. While he wrote some no
24、nfiction and mysteries, his speciality was sci-fi, with futuristic stories that were alien-free and high on pro-humanistic themes.His work has influenced many prominent sci-fi filmmakers, but Asimov action had been sparse. The most recent adaptation was the Robin Williams picture “Bicentennial Man.“
25、 Part of the reason was that Asimov s sole passion was his books and his family. He was hardly pushy(进取心的) about getting his works adapted, known to grant film options for as little as $50.The catalyst for the surge in screen activity is that Asimovs estate is now represented by Crested By, a partne
26、rship created 1- 1/2 years ago by Vince Gerardis and Ralph Vicinanza, who currently handle the screen rights of about 200 major sci-fi, fantasy and horror authors. (1). What is the article mainly about?_ A. Asimov and his works. B. Asimov and Hollywood filmmakers. C. Asimov and American show busines
27、s. D. The popularity of Ashuovs works. (2). Paragraph 3 mainly talks about_. A. the agreements between Asimovs wife and the Hollywood producers B. the films that will be shot on Asimovs works C. the producers that will shoot the films D. the works flint will be adapted into films (3). Asimov mainly
28、wrote_. A. science fiction B. mystery C. short story D. nonfiction (4). Whats Asimovs attitude to the adaptation of his works into films?_ A. He was ardent about the adaptation. B. He was indifferent to the adaptations. C. He disagreed to the adaptations. D. He was not interested in the adaptation a
29、t all.(5). Who encouraged the gush(涌出) in filmmaking?_ A. A partner author of Asimov. B. A company started by C. A corporation set up by Wince Gerardis and Ralph Vicinanza. D. A firm managed by wife. 4. One silly question I simply cant stand is “How do you feel?“. Usually the question is asked of a
30、man in action - a man on the go, walking along the street, or busily working at his desk. So what do you expect him to say? Hell probably say, “Fine, Im all right,“ but “youve put a bug in his ear“ - maybe now hes not sure. If you are a good friend, you may have seen something in his face, or his wa
31、lk, that he overlooked that morning. It starts him worrying a little. First thing you know, he looks in a mirror to see if everything is all right, while you go merrily on your way asking someone else, “How do you feel?“Every question has its time and place. Its perfectly acceptable, for instance, t
32、o ask “How do you feel?“ if youre visiting a close friend in the hospital, But if the fellow is walking on both legs, hurrying to make a train, or sitting at his desk working, its no time to ask him that silly question.When George Bernard Shaw, the famous writer of plays was in his eighties, someone
33、 asked him “How do you feel?“ Shaw put him in his place. “When you reach my age,“ he said, “either you feel all right or youre dead.“ (1). According to the writer, greetings, such as “How do you feel?“ _. A. show ones consideration for othersB. are a good way to make friends C. are proper to ask a m
34、an in action D. generally make one feel uneasy (2). The question “How do you feel?“ seems to be correct and suitable when asked of _. A. a man working at his desk B. a person having lost a close friend C. a stranger who looks somewhat worried D. a friend who is ill (3). The writer seems to feel that
35、 a busy man should _. A. be praised for his efforts B. never be asked any question C. not be bothered D. be discouraged from working so hard (4). George Bernard Shaws reply in the passage shows his _. A. cheerfulness B. clevernessC. ability D. politeness (5). “Youve put a bug in his ear ”means that
36、youve _. A. made him laugh B. shown concern for him C. made fun of him D. given him some kind of warning 5. A nurse and her elderly uncle were waiting for a bus at a corner in downtown Chicago. Buses came by, but not the one they wanted. The woman finally half-entered one of the buses and asked the
37、driver if the bus she wanted stopped at that corner.The driver ignored her, so she repeated the question. Incredibly, he then closed the door - on her arm - and drove off. The woman, her arm stuck in the door, trotted alongside the bus, shouting. Passengers said the driver stopped after almost a blo
38、ck only because they, too, were shouting. When the driver finally did stop and opened the door, the woman jumped on the bus to get his badge number. Then he took off again and went another couple of blocks before other shouting passengers persuaded him to stop and let the woman off. After the driver
39、s bosses at the Chicago Transit Authority-a tax-supported governmental body - heard of the incident, they looked into it and set his punishment: a five-day suspension without pay. That struck me as rather light. But Bill Baxa, a CTA public-relations man, said, “Thats a pretty harsh penalty. “ Five d
40、ays off work is a harsh penalty for dragging a woman alongside a bus by her arm? Baxa said, “Any time you take money away from someone, it is a harsh punishment. The driver makes $14 an hour. Multiply that by 40 and you can see what he lost. “ Yes, that comes to $560, a tidy sum. But we know that pe
41、ople in the private sector are fired for far less every day. If the people who run the CTA think that the loss of a weeks pay is more than enough, I offer them a sporting proposition: Give me a bus. Then have their wives stick their arms in the doorway of the bus, and Ill slam the door shut, stop th
42、e gas pedal and take them for a fast one-block jog. And Ill pay $560 to anyone who is bold enough to try it. Any takers? Mr. Baxa? Anybody? I didnt think so. (1). The nurse half-entered one of the buses because_. A. the bus they wanted didnt stop there B. she wanted the driver to stop the bus C. she
43、 wanted to get some information from the driver D. she and her uncle couldnt wait any longer at the corner (2). The reason why the woman trotted alongside the bus was that_. A. she couldnt get herself away from the bus B. the driver closed the door before she heard the answer C. she was dragged by t
44、he bus driver D. she wanted to get the drivers badge number (3). How many blocks was the woman away from the corner where she waited when the bus driver finally let her off? _ A. Almost one block. B. Almost two blocks. C. Probably three blocks. D. Probably five or six blocks. (4). The bus drivers pu
45、nishment was_. A. being dismissed from the CTA B. being out of work for a week C. paying a fine of $560 D. working without pay for five days (5). Why did the author offer a sporting proposition? _ A. Because the CTA paid little attention to the incident. B. Because the bus driver had not been fired.
46、 C. Because he wanted to threaten the CTA people. D. Because he thought the penalty was not a harsh on 6. Your Bean Steak (素肉排), Sir!What sort of food are we likely to be eating in the year 2000? Most people, when you ask them a question like that, either say: “ There wont be any left, “ or “Whateve
47、r it is, there wont be much taste in it. “ Of course, there are good reasons for being worried about the worlds food supplies in the future. Nevertheless, not all the experts share these worries. For one thing, although the worlds population is rising fast, food production is keeping pace with it, e
48、ven in developing countries. It is therefore argued that the main reason why people are hungry is not that there is a world food shortage but that methods of cultivation are not sufficiently advanced in some areas and the food is not fairly distributed ( 分配 ). This does not mean, however, that our d
49、iet ( 饮食 ) will go on being the same. In many industrialized countries, people feed animals with grain to produce high-quality beef, even though the grain would feed the human population, and use fishmeal to fatten pigs to improve the quality of bacon. While not many of us would like fishmeal for lunch, its nutritional value is high and the unattractive fish it is made from can be presented to the public in colorful packets of fish fingers. By the year 2000, many of th
