1、 第 1 页，共 10 页 兰州外语职业学院 20102011 学年第一学期期末考试200 9 级 英语教育专业泛读试卷I. Decide, according to the text we have learned, whether the following statements are true or false. （ 10 points， 1 point for each）1. ( ) Lee has been trying to make films in different styles because he doesnt want to be limited in a certa
2、in category. (Unit11, book2)2. ( ) You should bring a good gift when you attend any party in Canada or America.( Unit12, book2)3. ( ) Mr. Parkinson asked Nick for one million dollars in order to make Nick become a better husband. (Unit13, book2)4. ( ) Whenever the head office asks Spake to report wh
3、ats gone wrong, he usually works out an answer immediately. (Unit14, book2)5. ( ) In American culture, all citizens keep the spirit of the law. (Unit15, book2)6. ( ) Mozarts music seems to excite pedestrian traffic. (Unit16, book2)7. ( ) Most of the classmates have preserved the list with them caref
4、ully and reread it countless time as a source of constant encouragement and affection. (Unit1, book3)8. ( ) Angel is so energetic and joyful with life that he seems to be full of adrenaline. (Unit2, book3)9. ( ) Ryans family came to the spot to support him. (Unit3, book3)10. ( ) Kyle had a house to
5、live in when he was 36 years old. (Unit3, book3) II. Vocabulary（ 20 points， 1 point for each）Part A Match the words in Column A with appropriate definitions in Column B.A B1. dazzle a. a significant point in development2. fraction b. white ant3. valiant c. a message that helps you remember something
6、4. humble d. low or inferior in station or quality5. diverse e. of different kinds; varied6. sow f. to cause something to begin development7. termite g. a small part8. milestone h. to amaze or bewilder9. reminder i. very brave 10. top-of-mind j. first among the things a person thinks aboutPart B In
7、the following bank, you will find ten words or expressions to complete sentences, making changes to the word expression if necessary.aspire Live up to enhance rather than Above allIn order stir pat Take for Think of1. They put emphasis on quality_ on quantity.2. If things on the list are_, they are
8、correctly arranged.3. _, you must collect the necessary materials.4. The Government has_ its words and implemented all its promises.5. Dont forget to_ the soup or it will burn at the bottom.6. Every athlete_ to win the Olympic championship.7. He speaks French so well that hes_ a native of France.8.
9、Other relevant departments should also simplify formalities and _ work efficiency.9. I am going to say what I_ him openly and publicly in the meeting.10. The mother_ the little girl gently to make her go to sleep.III. Translation. （ 10 points， 2 points for each）1. The Chinese-language film Crouching
10、 Tiger, Hidden Dragon was awarded Oscar for Best Foreign Film at star-studded 73rd annual Academy Awards held in Los Angeles._归档装订线系： 专业： 班级： 学号： 姓名：_密封装订线题 号 一 二 三 四 五 六 总分得 分评卷人得 分评卷人 第 2 页，共 10 页 _2. Nick, a poor young man, fell in love with a rich young lady, Elizabeth, but her father, Mr. Parki
11、nson didnt approve of their marriage unless Nick got one million dollars._3. The heart of the American calendar is July 4. Americans have celebrated this date as Independence Day since 1776. On this holiday, parades, picnics and fireworks create a festival atmosphere._4. I had never seen a servicema
12、n in a military coffin before. Mark looked so handsome, so mature. All I could think at that moment was, “Mark I would give all the masking tape in the world if only you would talk to me.”_5. Life surrounds us with teachers, if we are but willing to learn. Actually, everyone and everything in our li
13、fe is our teacherthey teach by example of something wed like to attain or something wed like to abandon._IV. Reading（ 60 points）Part A Fast-reading（10 points，1.5 points for each）Directions: Read the following passage, and then answer the questions. Mark A if the statement agrees with the information
14、 given in the passage, mark B if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage, mark C if the information is not given in the passage.The Journey to SeoulFormerly called Hanseong or Hanyang, Seoul, is the 600-year-old enduring capital of South Korea. It is located in the north-west
15、of the country on the river of Hangang, which flows from east to west through Seoul, and the mountain range stretching from the north contributes to the city landscape. The center of the city is mostly flat. Splendid mountains are in the suburbs and serve as a resort for Seoul residents.Forms of Wri
16、tingThe plane landed at Incheon International Airport on an early April morning. To most new visitors, the well-decorated and furnished airport presented a fresh feeling. Everything was clean, neat and in order.Surprisingly, some airport signboards are printed in Chinese as well as English and Hangu
17、lthe Korea language. Are they Chinese? No, they are not actually Chinese but Chinese characters used by Hangul.The Korean language has a long history linked with Chinese. Before Hangul was developed by a Korean king in the 15th century, the Korean language had been written in Chinese characters. Lik
18、e Japanese, Koreans have borrowed nearly 70% of their vocabulary from Chinese. But Chinese and Hangul are different languages after all. Therefore, the Chinese characters are mainly restricted to be used in maps, and occasionally in newspapers and peoples written names. One example is the visa appli
19、cation form, which is printed in Chinese characters.The local government managed to use more Chinese characters in the road signs and maps for the FIFA World Cup football matches to attract more Chinese tourists to boost the tourism. Nowadays there are increasing numbers of road signs in Seoul writt
20、en in English, Japanese and Chinese to help foreign tourists.TransportationBus tickets to the downtown area are available at the information center of the airport. Basically, there are two kinds of bus services in SeoulLimousine Bus(中型客车)and Seat Bus, which runs from 5:00 to 23:00 daily at 15-or 30-
21、minute intervals. The price difference between the two is substantial. The Limousine bus ticket costs 50% more than the Seat Bus ticket, and its seats are more comfortable. The adjustable seats in the Limousine bus allow passengers to lie half down. Some buses are even equipped with mobile payphones
22、. All the buses set off on time, even when there are few passengers.The highway from the airport to the city is well-managed, so the bus can run very fast. But when approaching downtown, it has to slow down. Everyone struggles to move forward. Impatient drivers try to change lanes, but in the end st
23、ill get stuck. When asked why the traffic is so bad, the drivers always answer, “Too many cars!” Nowadays young people prefer to buy a new car rather than save money to buy a house as what the old generation did. Besides, the government encourages everybody to own a Korean-made car. And thats true f
24、or the observation. There are few foreign cars on the road. With over 10 million registered residents, the city of Seoul has one of the greatest populations that human civilization has yet known. It 第 3 页，共 10 页 also has more than one million registered vehicles which cause widespread traffic jams b
25、eyond midnight. Such terrible traffic jams force some people to stay in the companys dormitory after working during weekdays. To save time and energy, they only go back home at weekends.EducationIn South Korea, students who are accepted into one of the top three national universities have a higher s
26、ocial status and better prospects for jobs and marriage. In fact, the former prime minister of South Korea and 12 out of his 18 ministers graduated from Seoul National University. The other two top South Korean universities are Yonsei University and Korea University.The desire to attend these univer
27、sities is so strong that many parents will move into more expensive houses to be closer to good schools. One such community is called Daechidong, which is an area of Seoul that attracts academically strong students. The area is filled with testing schools, which students attend to improve test score
28、s and receive extra tutoring. Students often get home around 10 p.m. after attending both regular school and testing school each day.South Koreas great emphasis on scholastic achievement can be tracked back to Confucian ideals, which focus on values like social order. Although there are other Asian
29、countries, such as Japan, that emphasize education, South Korea has been criticized for breeding intelligent students that lack creativity. Even so, South Korean students performance ranks highly among 30 nations, which include the U.S. and European countries. According to the Program for Internatio
30、nal Student Assessment, South Korea placed first in problem-solving, second place in reading, and third place in science. The countrys scientists are also famous around the world for the excellence.ShoppingSeoul looks very modern, just as other big cities, such as New York, London and Paris. The Ita
31、ewon Street boasts fashionable shops that sell clothes and various goods including shoes and bags, along with various other shops where one can buy herb medicine and Korean plants. There are a number of special restaurants, bars, and cafes which attract people to enjoy the night life. Because the U.
32、S. army is stationed nearby, this street has an exotic atmosphere. Those who talk along the streets are mostly foreigners.Shoppers can take advantage of low prices but still receive high quality goods. Discounts may be given if you bargain with the shopkeepers. Normally, shop owners can say only a f
33、ew words of a foreign language, usually those related to shopping, so it is helpful to learn and practice some Korean phrase and words before you step into these shops.FoodIn Seoul, you would not want to miss the chance to try the traditional Korean food. The most popular is “Bulgogi” (fire beef). I
34、t involves a hot plate right in the center of the dining table. The waitress puts it on fire after she has served some soft drinks and different kinds of vegetable. She uses vegetable leaves to wrap the beef strips, adds garlic, and makes one of the most delicious dishes in the world.Another popular
35、 Korean food is “Bulgalbi” (roasted beef ribs), in which short beef ribs are used instead of beef strips. A further recommended dish consists of 30 kinds of vegetables placed on top of a bed of boiled rice, mixed with hot chili paste and served with beef soup.Great food needs to be served with good
36、wine. There are two kinds of Korean wines. One is called “100-year wine”, which means you can live to 100 years old after drinking this wine. The other, called “50-year wine”, is made almost from the same ingredients but tastes slightly lighter. The Korean host may invite you to mix these two kinds
37、of wines. The mix makes it “1,000-year wine”. And he may tell you he hopes you could live that long!1. Seoul is located in the north-west of the country on the river of Hangang, which flows from west to east through the whole city.2. This passage mainly introduces the development of the city of Seou
38、l as part of a tour guide.3. The Hangul language was written in Chinese characters before the 15th century.4. Chinese characters, as well as English language, are officially used in Korean maps, newspapers and road signs to promote tourism.5. Though Seat Bus ticket costs less than half of the Limous
39、ine bus, the seats in Seat Bus are just as comfortable.6. The reason why few foreign cars can be seen in Seoul is that Korean citizens are encouraged to buy homemade vehicles.7. The top three universities in South Korea are Seoul National University, Yonsei University and Korea University.8. South K
40、oreas emphasis on scholastic achievement is irrelevant to Confucian ideals.9. According to the Program for International Student Assessment, problem-solving is the most notable ability of the South Korean.10. Learning some Korean phrases and words beforehand may help you enjoy shopping in South Kore
41、a.Part B Reading comprehension（ 45 points， 3points for each）AA lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal(正面的)attackwhen a touch of humor might well enable us to win. Consider the case of a young friend of mine, who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultima
42、tum(最后通牒) about being late on the job. Although there was a 第 4 页，共 10 页 good reason for Sams a being lateserious illness at homehe decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longer. His supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech.Yes, the boss was,
43、 Sam entered the office at 9:35. The place was as quiet as a locker room(更衣室); everyone was hard at work. Sams supervisor came up to him. Suddenly, Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand. “How do you do!” he said. “Im Sam Maynard. Im applying for a job. Which, I understand, became available ju
44、st 35 minutes ago. Does the early bird get the worm?”The room exploded in laughter. The supervisor clamped off a smile and walked back to his office. Sam Maynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win, a laugh.Humor is a most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying “no”, criticizing, getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. For some jobs, its the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dial
