川农网院《大学英语Ⅱ》课程自测
《大学英语Ⅱ》课程自测1.[单选题] The experiment _____ that energy is required to produce a change of state.
A.concentrated
B. displayed
C.exhibited
D. demonstrated
答:——D——
2.[单选题]
How can you expect to succeed without even the most _____ knowledge of the field?
A.extraordinary
B.elementary
C. usual
D. special
答:——B——
3.[单选题] It is not hard to _____ a hawk from a crow.
A.separate
B.divide
C. compare
D. distinguish
答:——D——
4.[单选题] The train should have arrived an hour ago. I wonder what could have caused the _____.
A.later
B.delay
C.relay
D.late
答:——B——
5.[单选题] In teaching it is highly _____ to know exactly what one is hoping to achieve.
A. unable
B.reliable
C.desirable
D. unreasonable
答:——C——
6.[单选题] After the examination, all the students are _____ to learn about the results.
A.curious
B. thirsty
C.eager
D. hurried
答:——C——
7.[单选题] Postmen are responsible for the _____ of letters to our houses.
A.sending
B.distribution
C. division
D.delivery
答:——D——
8.[单选题] I _____ 100 dollars in my savings account this morning.
A.ordered
B.departed
C.deposited
D. provided
答:——C——
9.[单选题] He _____ of ever being able to pay off his debts.
A.despaired
B. talked
C. thought
D.complained
答:——A——
10.[单选题]
Teenagers who _____ of high school have trouble finding jobs.
A.put out
B. bring out
C.break out
D.drop out
答:——D——
11.[单选题]
He could hear Peter at the top of his voice.
A. studying
B.yelling
C. yell
D.mean
答:——B——
12.[单选题] His achievement in research _____ him respect and admiration.
A. received
B.earned
C. won
D.beat
答:——B——
13.[单选题]
We have had so many expenses this year that we shall have to _____ a holiday.
A. hold up
B.go about
C. put off
D. do without
答:——D——
14.[单选题] Bob thinks highly of himself. No one can _____ him of his mistakes in the work.
A. realize
B. approve
C. convince
D. notice
答:——C——
15.[单选题] This is a very _____ piece of apparatus. You must handle it with care.
A.indicated
B.delicate
C. accurate
D. complicated
答:——B——
16.[单选题] In his new book, the author described _____ his adventure in the desert island.
A. in detail
B. in turn
C.in fact
D. in reality
答:——A——
17.[单选题]
The of these big forests could have serious ecological consequences.
A.destruction
B. process
C. position
D.part
答:——A——
18.[单选题] I suppose I can _____ you for your help in repairing my TV set.
A.be dependent
B.account for
C.be reliable
D. count on
答:——D——
19.[单选题] This advanced idea is many of his contemporaries.
A. superior than
B. better to
C.good than
D.superior to
答:——D——
20.[单选题] Although she said that she would go there with me, she still had a _____ look on her face.
A. doubtfully
B.undoubted
C.doubtless
D.doubtful
答:——D——
21.[阅读理解]
It was Monday, Mrs. Smith’s dog was hungry, but there was not any meat in the house.
Considering that there was no better way, Mrs. Smith book a piece of paper, and wrote the following words on it, “Give my dog half a pound of meat.”
Then she gave the piece of paper to her dog and said gently, “Take this to the butcher and he’s going to give you your lunch today.”
Holding the piece of paper in its mouth, the dog ran to the butcher’s shop. It gave the paper to the butcher. The butcher read it carefully, recognized that it was really the lady’s handwriting and presently did as he was asked to. The dog was very happy, and ate the meat up immediately.
At midday, the dog came to the shop again. It gave the butcher a piece of paper again. After reading it, he gave it half a pound of meat once more.
The next day, the dog came again exactly at midday. And as usual, it brought a piece of paper in the mouth. This time the butcher did not take a look at the paper, and gave the dog its meat, for he had regarded the dog as one of his customers.
But, the dog came again at four o’clock. And the same thing happened once again. To the butcher’s more surprise, it came for the third time at six o’clock, and brought with tit a third piece of paper. The butcher felt a bit puzzled. He said to himself, “This is a small dog. Why does Mrs. Smith give it so much meat to eat today?”
Looking at the piece of paper, he found that there were not any words on it!
(1)
Mrs. Smith treated her little dog quite .
A. cruelly .
B. kindly
C. badly
D. unfairly
答:——B——
(2)
It seemed that the dog knew well that the paper its master gave it .
A. might do it much harm
B. could do it much good
C. would give the butcher some meat
D. was worth many pounds
答:——B——
(3)
Usually the butcher gave some meat to the dog .
A. when he found there were no words on the paper
B. when he had some meat left in his shop
C. after he felt sure that the words were really written by Mrs. Smith
D. until he was paid enough by Mrs. Smith
答:——C——
(4)
Form his experience, the dog found that .
A. only the paper with Mrs. Smith’s words on it could bring him meat
B. the butcher would give the meat to him whenever he saw him
C. a piece of paper could bring him half a pound of meat
D. Mrs. Smith would pay for the meat he got from the butcher
答:——C——
(5)
At the end of the story , you’ll find that .
A. . the butcher found himself cheated by the smart animal
B. the dog was clever enough to write on the paper
C. the dog dared not go to the butcher’s any more
D. the butcher was told not to give any meat to the dog
答:——A——
[总]答:——BBCCA——
22.[阅读理解]
Do you have bright ideas? Do you have ideas for inventions that change society or, at least, make life easier for somebody? Perhaps we all do sometimes, but we don’t often make the idea a reality. Recently, in Britain, there was a competition called British Designers for Tomorrow. The competition encouraged .young people to carry out their bright ideas. There were two groups in the contest: Group One was for schoolchildren under 16; Group Two was for schoolchildren over 16. And there were eleven prize-winners altogether.
Neil Hunt, one of the prize-winners, was called “Sunshine Superman” by one newspaper writing about his design. It’s important when people study the weather to be able to record sunshine accurately. We need to know how many hours of sunshine we have and how strong it is. Most sunshine recorders only record direct sunlight. Neil’s is more accurate and this is very important for research into way of using solar power. With his prize of 100 pounds, Neil plans to carry on inventing.
You can do so much with animation. Look at Simon West’s idea for animated road signs. He uses pictures which appear to move as you go nearer to or farther from them. This isn’t a new idea. But it is new to use these pictures on road signs. “We found that people were more likely to see moving signs”, said Simon. So now, you can really see rocks falling, trains moving, horses galloping or a car falling over the edge of a cliff. Quite a warning!
The ideas in the competition were so inventive that we are surprised that British industry doesn’t ask more schoolchildren for suggestions. Perhaps this will be the start of “pupil power”!
(1)
was carried out recently in Britain.
A. A competition among schoolchildren
B. A competition in industry
C. A competition called British Designers for Tomorrow
D. .A competition for 11 prize-winners
答:——C——
(2)
The aim of the competition was .
A. to ask schoolchildren for suggestions
B. to encourage young people to carry out their bright ideas
C. to start ‘pupil power’
D. to ask British industry for ideas
答:——B——
(3) What is Neil Hunt?
A. A schoolboy.
B. A teacher.
C. A schoolgirl.
D. A reporter.
答:——A——
(4)
Neil Hunt was called ‘Sunshine Superman’ because .
A. he suggested the ways of using solar power
B. he designed a more accurate sunshine recorder
C. he was able to record direct sunshine accurately
D. he invented the way of using solar energy
答:——B——
(5) Who invented animated road signs?
A. Neil Hunt
B. Simon West
C. . a schoolchild under 16
D. a schoolchild over 16
答:——B——
[总]答:——CBABB——
23.[阅读理解]
Now, however, there are people who look for an immediate excitement from a risky activity which may only last a few minutes or even seconds.
I would consider bungee jumping to be a good example of such an activity. You jump from a high place (perhaps abridge or a hot-air balloon) 200metres above the ground with an elastic rope tied to you’re ankles. You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground. It is said that about 2 million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping. Other activities which most people would say are as risky as bungee jumping include jumping from tall buildings and diving into the sea from the top of high cliffs
Why do people take part in such activities as these? Some psychologists suggest that it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring. Not very long ago, people’s lives were constantly in danger. They had to go out and hunt for food, diseases could not easily be cured, and life was continuous battle for survival .
Nowadays, according to many people, life offers little excitement. They live and work in comparatively safe conditions; they buy food in shops; and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they become ill. The answer for some of these people is to look for danger in activities such as bungee jumping.
(1) A best title for this passage is .
A. Dangerous Sports: What and Why
B. The boredom of Modern Life
C. Bungee Jumping: Is It Really Dangerous?
D. The Need for Excitement
答:——A——
(2)
More and more people today .
A. are trying activities such as bungee jumping
B. are climbing the highest mountains
C. are coming close to death in sports
D. are looking for adventures such as traveling into unknown places
答:——A——
(3)
In bungee jumping, you .
A. jump as high as you can
B. slide down a rope to the ground
C. attach yourself to a rope and fall to the ground
D. fall towards the ground without a rope
答:——C——
(4)
Nowadays people take part in dangerous sports probably because .
A. they have a lot of free time
B. they can go to hospital if they are injured
C. their life is short of excitement
D. they no longer need to hunt for food
答:——C——
(5)
The writer of the passage has a attitude towards dangerous sports.
A. positive
B. negative
C. . neutral
D. nervous
答:——C——
[总]答:——AACCC——
24.[阅读理解]
Last week as my husband and I were driving near the beach, we noticed a small house with a “For Rent” sign. We went onto the front porch and knocked at the door, but no one answered, so we walked down the steps and around to the rear of the house. There we found a small yard surrounded by a fence with an old metal gate.
Because the house was empty, we decided to take a look inside. We looked in one of the windows near the back porch and saw that the inside was dusty but in generally good condition. The walls and floors were in perfect condition. The only thing that needed repair was the ceiling in the kitchen, which had been damaged by some rainwater.
While we were looking, a neighbor came over to see who we were. The house belonged to him, so he was able to take us inside. There were a total of six rooms, and all but the kitchen and carpeting. The house was unfurnished, but there were still several pictures hanging in one of the rooms. In general, the house looked wonderful.
The landlord explained to us that the rent was ＄350 per month, due by the fifth day of each month, and that usually he required a deposit equal to one month’s rent. However, if we would repair the ceiling, he would not charge us the deposit. The idea sounded very good, so my husband and I went home to discuss things. We decided to take it.
(1)
The couple .
A. drove to the beach for holiday
B. happened to find a house for rent.
C. noticed a small house surrounded by a fence
D. walked around, trying to find the back door of the house
答:——B——
(2)
There was a small yard .
A. behind the house
B. in front of the house
C. far from the house
D. near the house
答:——A——
(3)
Why did they think it was all right to take a look inside the house?
A. Because the house was in perfect condition.
B. Because the house was under repair.
C. Because the house was untidy.
D. Because the house was not occupied by anyone.
答:——D——
(4)
From the second paragraph, we know that .
A. the house was in good condition except for the kitchen ceiling damaged by rain water
B. the house was not so dirty as they had expected
C. they would rather not rent the house
D. . they had to have the floors repaired
答:——A——
(5)
. Which of the following is true?
A. The walls were badly damaged.
B. The landlord asked the couple to repair the kitchen.
C. The couple had to pay one month’s rent as a deposit.
D. There were several pictures hanging in one of the rooms.
答:——D——
[总]答:——BADAD——
25.[阅读理解]
On a rainy day, you will see many streams of muddy water running down the slopes of a hill. The water is muddy because it washes away soil from the hill slopes.
Sometimes soil is blown away by strong winds. When the soil is carried away by water or wind, we say that the land is eroded .This is known as soil erosion.
Plants cannot grow on eroded land. There is not enough soil on eroded land to give them the things they need. Plants need water and salts from the soil.
We can do a number of things to stop soil erosion. This is called soil conservation
One way of soil conservation on flat, open ground is to grow small plants such as grasses. Their roots hold the soil tightly together.
Another way is to plant trees around an open field. Thus soil erosion by strong winds cannot take place. Rows of trees act as a very big wall.
Soil erosion on slopes can be stopped by cutting “steps” called terraces. Water carrying soil cannot run straight down the slope now. It has to run down the terraces. This slows down the flow of the water. Most of the soil in the water is left behind on the terraces.
There are some other ways for soil conservation.
(1)
On a rainy day the water running down the slopes of a hill is muddy because .
A. there are no terraces on the slopes
B. there are no small plants on the slopes
C. it washes away soil from the slopes
D. there is too much soil on the slopes
答:——C——
(2)
Plants cannot grow on eroded land because .
A. There is a lot of sand in it
B. There is not enough water and salts in it
C. there is no water in it
D. the land is too hard
答:——B——
(3)
The way of soil conservation on flat, open ground is .
A. to grow small plants such as grasses
B. to plant trees around an open field
C. to add fertilizer to the soil
D. A or B
答:——D——
(4)
Cutting “steps” called terraces on slopes .
A. can slow down the flow of the water
B. helps plants grow better
C. prevents the soil being carried away by winds
D. makes the plants'' roots hold the soil together
答:——A——
(5)
According to this article we may learn ways of soil conservation at present.
A. only three
B. two
C. more than three
D. six
答:——C——
[总]答:——CBDAC——
26.[阅读理解]
Today it seems perfectly natural for us to shake hands when we greet someone or say goodbye. But like so many things that we do without thinking, such actions at one time probably represented something.
For example, in primitive life the hand was probably a symbol of power and strength. The hand was used to fight enemies, kill animals, and make spears and implements. So when the hand was extended to someone, it could have represented good will, since it showed that the person was not armed or ready for fight
We know that the hand was an important symbol in early religion, probably as a mark of power. The Greeks prayed to their gods with raised hands. Presenting the hands palm to palm was at one time the way an inferior person paid respect to a superior one.
Among the Arabs，it was customary at one time to kiss the hand of a superior. Later on, polite Arabs began to resist the efforts of people to kiss their hands, and sometimes they would end up shaking hands as each tried to prevent the other from showing this mark of “inferiority”.
The early Greeks held out the right hand when they wished to show friendship to a stranger. So we can see that the hand, and what was done with it, was full of meaning to people down through the ages. And while we shake hands without thinking, we are really carrying on a custom that has been handed down to us from ancient times.
(1)
The main idea of the second paragraph is that .
A. the handshake didn’t mean greeting
B. the handshake showed men’s strength
C. the handshake showed men’s kindness
D. the handshake showed nothing
答:——B——
(2)
Human beings first made their lives .
A. by hunting
B. by fishing
C. by hand
D. by farming
答:——C——
(3)
Among the Arabs, at one time, .
A. people kissed each other whenever they met
B. men kissed women whenever they met
C. less important person kissed more important person’s hand
D. more important person kissed less important person’s hand
答:——C——
(4)
Generally speaking, in different countries .
A. people shake hands in the same way
B. handshake has different meanings
C. strangers never have handshake
D. people only use handshake to show friendship
答:——B——
(5)
The phrase “hand down” in the last sentence means .
A. put down
B. leave down
C. give down
D. pass by tradition
答:——D——
[总]答:——BCCBD——
27.[阅读理解]
It is not unusual today for old people to spoil their grandchildren with toys and sweets and to yield to their aggressive demands. It is natural that old people adore their grandchildren, but it is not normal that this adoration should go so far as to create little emperors and empresses. Such adoration has a negative effect on the children’s personalities and moral standards.
A survey of 152 such families found that 88 percent of grandparents admitted that they tended to yield to their grandchildren’s every request, especially if the children had resorted to tears.
It seems that when children are told off by their parents and their teachers, their elder relatives interfere, protecting and comforting the children. When the children are required to do some family chore, 59 percent of the old people said they would invariably do it for them. Some grandparents would even go to school to sweep floors and wash windows for their grandchildren.
It has become usual that when little boys and girls get good marks in examinations, their grandparents reward them. As a result, the children have come to take these favors for granted and have become less considerate towards others.
Parents and teachers have all appealed to old people to be sensible for the sake of future generations.
The problem of these spoiled children can be solved. First, parents and grandparents should understand that their task is to train the children to become both self-controlled and self-reliant. Second, young parents should cooperate with the old instead of leaving the grandparents entirely responsible to raise the children. And third, they should allow the children to be more independent.
(1) The words “emperors” and “empresses” (paragraph 1) refer to .
A. future kings and queens
B. sons and daughters
C. grandsons and granddaughters
D. male and female students
答:——C——
(2)
The phrase “told off” (paragraph 3) means .
A. blamed
B. persuaded
C. advised
D. educated
答:——A——
(3)
According to the passage, which of the following statements is Not true?
A. Grandparents’ deep love for their grandchildren sometimes has a negative effect.
B. Grandparents often satisfy the claims of their grandchildren.
C. Grandparents often give their grandchildren toys, or something else as rewards when they score high in examinations.
D. Grandparents can hardly do anything to solve the problem of these spoiled children.
答:——D——
(4)
When the children are rewarded for their good marks, they .
A. think they deserve the reward
B. are grateful to their teachers
C. are grateful to their parents
D. think they owe something to their grandparents
答:——A——
(5)
The writer’s purpose in writing the article is .
A. to appeal to the old to care for their grandchildren in a sensible way
B. to arouse public interest in future generations
C. . to help children become more independent
D. to show the benefits of education in school
答:——A——
[总]答:——CADAA——
28.[阅读理解]
Emily’s wedding dress arrived at five o’clock in the evening, just seventeen hours before the weeding.
“I just try it on, mother!” she cried, as she ran upstairs. Three minutes later, Emily’s cries brought her mother up. The dress was much too big for her. Emily was in tears.
“Take it back to the dressmaker’s,” Mrs. Bale said, “She must alter it tonight. Hurry now. Take it off and go.”
The dressmaker’s shop was closed. “CLOSED FOR ONE WEEK HOLIDAY” said a notice on the door. Fresh tears rose to Emily’s eyes. She ran home again to her mother.
“This is unlucky”, Mrs. Bale said, “But what are we going to do? Shall I ask Mrs. Peter to help? She was a dressmaker once. I’m sure she could alter it for you.”
Mrs. Peter was brought in and began to work. She could see what was wrong. She had to take in a lot of material at the front, and that was a big job. In fact, she almost made it again. At about ten o’clock the work was finished, and Emily tried her dress on. It fitted her beautifully.
The three women were having a cup of tea when the doorbell rang. Mrs. Bale answered it and looked into the worried eyes of a young woman. The woman was carrying a large box.
“Does Miss Emily Bale live here?” she asked.
“Yes, she is my daughter.”
“Oh, I am glad I’ve found you. There’s been a mistake. Your daughter has my weeding dress, and I’ve got hers. And I’m getting married tomorrow!” She held out the box to Mrs. Bale.
(1)
When she tried her wedding dress on, Emily .
A. let out a cry of joy because it fitted her beautifully
B. burst into tears because the dress was too big for her
C. gave a cry of surprise because it was made too small for her
D. was satisfied, waiting for her marriage to begin
答:——B——
(2)
The dressmaker could not alter Emily’s wedding dress because she .
A. was too busy
B. was ill
C. was too lazy.
D. would be on holiday
答:——D——
(3) Which of the following statements is Not true?
A. Mrs. Peter was the dressmaker.
B. Mrs. Peter was a friend of the Bale family.
C. Mrs. Peter was able to help Emily.
D. Mrs. Peter did a good job in altering the dress.
答:——A——
(4)
In the box carried by the young woman there was .
A. a toy
B. a gift for the Bale family
C. Emily’s wedding dress
D. a bag of sweets
答:——C——
(5)
The mistake had most probably been made by .
A. Emily
B. Mrs. Bale
C. the dressmaker
D. the young woman
答:——C——
[总]答:——BDACC——
29.[阅读理解]
Nine-year-old Louis Pasteur rushed into the little house, his face white.
“Mother!” he cried, “A mad dog has bitten my friend Henry, and now they are burning him with red-hot irons. It’s terrible!”
“Rabies, Louis. Burning the bites is the only hope of stopping Henry from catching the disease.”
Henry did get rabies and died, in great pain, some days later. Louis Pasteur never forgot. “One day,” he thought, “I must do something to help people like Henry.”
Sixteen years later Pasteur became a Doctor of Science. And he began making important discoveries in his special field.
Pasteur achieved great success in his life. But during the years of research he lost the use of his left arm and leg. Yet he worked on and on, as hard as ever, as he was eager to find a way for curing rabies.
He never forgot his friend Henry.
After many dangerous experiments on mad dogs, he finally found the answer. Just then a boy who had been badly bitten by a mad dog arrived at his lab. A few days after Pasteur’s treatment the boy got better. He did not catch rabies.
The discovery gave new hope to people in many countries. People sent money to help build the Pasteur Institute in Paris. Today it is one of the world’s most famous canters for research.
(1)
Pasteur became a Doctor of Science. “Doctor of Science” here means .
A. . a degree which is the highest in science
B. someone whose job is to make sick people well again
C. a person who works in the lab
D. the post in science
答:——A——
(2)
Though Pasteur was in poor health, he worked hard in order .
A. to make a living.
B. to prevent the dog from rabies
C. to find a good way to cure rabies
D. . to protect children from mad dogs
答:——C——
(3)
Which of the following statements is Not true?
A. His left arm and leg became disabled.
B. Though his left arm and leg were disabled, he worked even harder than before.
C. Louis was famous for his discovery.
D. In his childhood he made up his mind to become a doctor.
答:——D——
(4)
The fact that people in many countries sent money to help build the Pasteur Institute shows that .
A. Pasteur was respected by people
B. the people supported Pasteur''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s research on rabies
C. the people rewarded Pasteur for the discovery
D. the people knew he lived a poor life
答:——B——
(5) This passage is mainly about
A. Louis Pasteur''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s experience and achievements in curing rabies
B. how Louis Pasteur''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s friend died
C. how Louis Pasteur''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s arm and leg were disabled
D. Louis Pasteur cured a boy who had been badly bitten by a mad dog
答:——A——
[总]答:——ACDBA——
30.[阅读理解]
To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun!
Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, back in the eleventh century B.C.
We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty or by those in high office.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.
During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France, and later on in England.
By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made, in a whole variety of colors.
(1) . According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented .
A. in ancient China
B. in ancient Egypt
C. in ancient Greece
D. in ancient Rome
答:——A——
(2)
Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella?
A. No one exactly knows who was the inventor of the umbrella.
B. The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.
C. The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century.
D. In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella.
答:——C——
(3) A strange feature of the umbrella’s use is that it was used as .
A. protection against rain.
B. a shade against the sun
C. a symbol of honor and power
D. . women’s decoration
答:——C——
(4) In Europe, the umbrella was first used against the rain .
A. during the Middle Ages
B. by the eighteenth century
C. in Rome
D. in Greece
答:——C——
(5)
This passage talks mainly about .
A. when and how the umbrella was invented
B. . why the umbrella was so popular in Europe
C. the development of the umbrella
D. the history and use of the umbrella
答:——D——
[总]答:——ACCCD——
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