1、姓名学号学习中心专业年级考试时间2016年春季大学英语大学英语2(高起专高起专)阶段性作业阶段性作业4总分：总分：100分分得分：得分：0分分1). Who was Clarence Nash?_(6分)(A) A cartoonist (B) Donald Ducks voice(C) A film-maker (D) A film star2). The underlined word “audience” in the second paragraph means_.(6分)(A) readers (B) formal interview(C) law freedom (D) the p
2、eople who watch a film at a cinema3). The underlined word “goody-goody” in the second paragraph means a personwho_ .(6分)(A) likes to appear to be faultless in behavior(B) who likes to appear to be faulty in behavior(C) dislikes to appear to be faultless in behavior(D) dislikes to be faulty in behavi
3、or4). Who made Donald Duck film?_(6分)(A) Mickey Mouse (B) Clarence Nash (C) Walt Disney (D) Pluto5). When was the first Donald Duck film made?_(6分)(A) In 1933 (B) In 1934 (C) In 1966 (D) In 1985In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the filmmaker Walt Disney. Hehad an unusual v
4、oice and he wanted to work in Disneys cartoon（动画片） film for children.When Walt Disney heard Nashs voice, he said, “Stop! Thats our duck!“The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film The WiseLittle Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat and wore his sailor jacket and
5、 hat. Later that yearhe became a star after an eight-minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audience liked himbecause he was lazy and greedy, and because he lost his temper very quickly. And they lovedhis voice when he became angry with Mickeys eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popularthan Mickey Mo
6、use himself, probably because he wasnt a goody-goody like Mickey.In the 1930s, 40s and 50s Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds ofDisney cartoons. He also made educational films about the place of the USA in the world andsafety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his vo
7、ice disappeared-there were no morenew cartoons. Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But todays children can still see the old cartoons ontelevision and hear that famous voice.(30分)Background music may seem harmless, but it can have a powerful effect on those who hear it.Recorded background music f
8、irst found its way into factories, shops and restaurants in theUSA. Very soon it spread to other parts of the world. Now it is becoming difficult to go shoppingor eat a meal without listening to background music.To begin with, background music was intended simply to create a soothing （舒适的）atmosphere
9、. Recently, however, its becoming a big business. An American marketing experthas shown that music can boost（提升） sales or increase factory production by as much as athird.But it has to be the light music. Lively music has no effect at all on sales. Slow music canincrease receipts（收入） by 34%. This is
10、 probably because shoppers slow down and havemore opportunity to spot items they would like to buy. Yet, slow music isnt always the answer.一、阅读理解一、阅读理解参考答案：B参考答案：D参考答案：A参考答案：C参考答案：B第1/3页6). Background music was first used _.(6分)(A) in the cinemas and theatres in the USA(B) in the offices and hospita
11、ls in the USA(C) in the schools and churches in the USA(D) in the factories, shops and restaurants in the USA7). An American marketing expert has found background music can _. (6分)(A) increase sales or factory production (B) create a soothing atmosphere(C) make people slow down (D) make people forge
12、t their worries8). _ has no effect on sales.(6分)(A) light music (B) slow music(C) lively music (D) none of the above9). Slow music is useless in _ in increasing sales.(6分)(A) shops (B) restaurants (C) factories (D) cinemas10). Restaurant owners are advised to play _ to increase overall sales.(6分)(A)
13、 lively music (B) loud music (C) slower music (D) faster musicThe expert found that in restaurants slow music meant customers took longer to eat theirmeals, which reduced overall sales. So restaurant owners might be well advised to play fastermusic to keep the customers movingunless, of course, the
14、resulting indigestion（消化不良）leads to complaints.(30分)参考答案：D参考答案：A参考答案：C参考答案：B参考答案：DDid you sleep well last night? Maybe many people will answer: No. In fact, in the world aboutone in three people do not have good sleep. _(11)_ you say you do not have good sleep,it means waking early and not getting b
15、ack to sleep, often interrupted short period of sleep, orhours of wakefulness. You _(12)_ get tired, worried, and anxious. Your memory andability to remember things will be _(13)_ .Then what should you do when you have the trouble? Do not worry about it too much. First,lets see whether you can sleep
16、 yourself. The ways are as follows:First, _(14)_ that your bedroom isnt too cold or too hot. Keep it dark and quiet.Second, check your lifestyle:Do not drink tea, coffee, cola or chocolate four hours before_(15)_ . Drink less liquid sothat you can have no or fewer visits to the toilet.Set your body
17、clock well by getting up and going to bed at the fixed time every day.You _(16)_ take any daytime naps.Develop a relaxing bedtime habit. Read or_(17)_ music, then take a warm bath. If youreally can not sleep, try some bread, rice_(18)_ milk. They will help you fall asleep.Go for a daily walk. Natura
18、l light help you to put your body clock into correct habit, _(19)_do exercise outdoors if you can.Forget the worries of the day. Write down any worries, thoughts or questions before you go tobed. With these written down, you will have _(20)_ to think about and your sleep willbecome easier.(40分)11).(
19、A) When (B) In case (C) If (D) As12).(A) might (B) may (C) must (D) should13).(A) affected (B) damaged (C) destroyed (D) endangered14).(A) determined (B) make sure (C) watch out (D) look into15).二、完型填空二、完型填空第2/3页(A) sleeping (B) going to sleep (C) going to bed (D) falling asleep16).(A) wont (B) wouldnt better (C) had better (D) had better not17).(A) wont (B) listen (C) hear (D) see18).(A) and (B) or (C) with (D) on19).(A) neither (B) but (C) so (D) however20).(A) harder (B) fewer (C) more (D) less参考答案：(1)C(2)B(3)A(4)B(5)C(6)D(7)A(8)B(9)C(10)D参考答案：(1)C(2)B(3)A(4)B(5)C(6)D(7)A(8)B(9)C(10)D第3/页
