《八級(jí)強(qiáng)化》期末試卷B試題卷

1、XXXX院2012學(xué)年01學(xué)期英語專業(yè)2009級(jí)八級(jí)強(qiáng)化期末試卷（B）考試形式：（閉卷，3小時(shí)）題號(hào)I(B&C), II, III(答題卡)I(A)IVVVI總分評(píng)分人得分核分人PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not

2、 be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on your ANSWER SHEET. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.Now listen to the

3、mini-lecture.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your colored answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be gi

4、ven I0 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview.1. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Shaheen?A. She was born in Palestine .B. She grew up in Gaza City.C. She lives in Toronto right now.D. She received a bachelor's degree in marketing.2.

5、 American still have the following image about Arab women EXCEPT.A. they receive little education.B. they have no rights.C. that all stay at home as housewives.D. they usually speak two languages.3. What is Shaneen's attitude about herself to be one of the more educated and more experienced wome

6、n?A. Lucky and satisfied.B. Indifferent and unconcerned.C. Neutral and impartial.D. Dissatisfied and ungratified.4. Shaheen has been to the following areas in America EXCEPT.A. PennsylvaniaB. New YorkC. CaliforniaD. New Jersey5. Which of the following is INCORRECT about Shaheen 's future plans?A

7、. She will stay in Chicago.B. She;ll be working in green initiatives.C. She;ll finish her graduation project at Wharton.D. She;ll do some work for the Olympics 2016.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

8、 Mark the correct answer to each question on your colored answer sheet.Questions 6 is based on the following news.6. Exchange students must have the following qualifications EXCEPT.A. over 11/12 years of education.B. speaking English well.C. a good record in school.D. being 15 to 18 years old.Questi

9、on 7and 8 is based on the following news.7.of students have found a job by now.A. One-fifthB. Four-fifthC. 27%D. 73%8. The advantages of counselors include all the following EXCEPTA. helping students with job applications and preparing for interviews.B. letting students know about job openings and j

10、ob recruitment fairs.C. helping students with getting experienced in a position.D. helping first-year students decide what to study.Questions 9 and 10 are based on the following news.9.is the third country to send the most students to the U.S.A. IndiaB. China. C. South Korea D. Canada10. According t

11、o the news item, which of the following statements is true?A. China has sent more than 100,000 students to American school.B. The number of Chinese students increased 9% to 75,000.C. Canada was the only non-Asian country in the top five.D. the most popular subject for international students is engin

12、eering.PART II READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section, there are four reading passages followed by a total of twenty multiple-choice questions. Read the passages and then write your answers on your colored ANSWER SHEET.TEXT AJoy and sadness are experienced by people in all cultures around the world, b

13、ut how can we tell when other people are happy or despondent? It turns out that the expression of many emotions maybe universal. Smiling is apparently a universal sign of friendliness and approval. Baring the teeth in a hostile way, as noted by Charles Darwin in the nineteenth century, may be a univ

14、erse sign of anger. As the originator of the theory of evolution, Darwin believed that the universal recognition of facial expressions would have survival value. For example, facial expressions could signal the approach of enemies (or friends) in the absence of language.Most investigators concur tha

15、t certain facial expressions suggest the same emotions in a people. Moreover, people in diverse cultures recognize the emotions manifested by the facial expressions. In classic research Paul Ekman took photographs of people exhibiting the emotions of anger, disgust, fear, happiness, and sadness. He

16、then asked people around the world to indicate what emotions were being depicted in them. Those queried ranged from European college students to members of the Fore, a tribe that dwells in the New Guinea highlands. All groups including the Fore, who had almost no contact with Western culture, agreed

17、 on the portrayed emotions. The Fore also displayed familiar facial expressions when asked how they would respond if they were the characters in stories that called for basic emotional responses. Ekman and his colleagues more recently obtained similar results in a study of ten cultures in which part

18、icipants were permitted to report that multiple emotions were shown by facial expressions. The participants generally agreed on which two emotions were being shown and which emotion was more intense.Psychological researchers generally recognize that facial expressions reflect emotional states. In fa

19、ct, various emotional states give rise to certain patterns of electrical activity in the facial muscles and in the brain. The facial-feedback hypothesis argues, however, that the causal relationshipresponse.11. The word “ despondent ” in the passage is closest in meaning toA. curiousB. unhappyC. tho

20、ughtfulD. uncertain12. The author mentions “ Baring the teeth in a hostilien woradyer to ”A. differentiate one possible meaning of a particular facial expression from other meanings of itB. support Darwin s theory of evolutionC. provide an example of a facial expression whose meaning is widely under

21、stoodD. contrast a facial expression that is easily understood with other facial expressions13. The word concur in the passage is closest in meaning toA. estimateB. agreeC. expectD. understand14. According to paragraph 2, which of the following was true of the Fore people of New Guinea?A. They did n

22、ot want to be shown photographs.B. They were famous for their story-telling skills.C. They knew very little about Western culture.D. They did not encourage the expression of emotions.15. According to the passage, what did Darwin believe would happen to human emotions that were not expressed?10C. The

23、y would cause problems later.D. They would become more negative.between emotions and facial expressions can also work in the opposite direction. According to thisA. They would become less intense.hypothesis, signals from the facial muscles (“ feedback ” ) are sent back to emotion centers of the bBra

24、.inT,hey would last longer than usual.and so a person s facial expression can influence that person s emotional state.Consider Darwin s words: “ The free expression by outward signs of an emotion intensifies it. On the other hand, the repression, as far as possible, of all outward signs softens our

25、emotions . Cansmiling give rise to feelings of good will, for example, and frowning to anger?Psychological research has given rise to some interesting findings concerning the facial-feedback hypothesis. Causing participants in experiments to smile, for example, leads them to report more positive fee

26、lings and to rate cartoons (humorous drawings of people or situations) asTEXT BIn some countries where racial prejudice is acute, violence has so come to be taken for granted as a means of solving differences, that it is not even questioned. There are countries where the whitebeing more humorous. Wh

27、en they are caused to frown, they rate cartoons as being more aggressive. man imposes his rule by brute force; there are countries where the black man protests by setting fireWhat are the possible links between facial expressions and emotion? One link is arousal, which is the level of activity or pr

28、eparedness for activity in an organism. Intense contraction of facial muscles, such as those used in signifying fear, heightens arousal. Self-perception of heightened arousal then leads to heightened emotional activity. Other links may involve changes in brain temperature and the release of neurotra

29、nsmitters (substances that transmit nerve impulses.) The contraction of facial muscles both influences the internal emotional state and reflects it. Ekman has found that the so- called Duchenne smile, which is characterized by“ crow s feetto cities and by looting and pillaging. Important people on b

30、oth sides, who would in other respects, appear to be reasonable men, get up and calmly argue in favor of violence as if it were a legitimate solution, like any other. What is really frightening, what really fills you with despair, is the realization that when it comes to the crunch, we have made no

31、actual progress at all. We may wear collars and ties instead of war-paint, but our instincts remain basically unchanged. The whole of the recorded history of the human race, that tedious documentation of violence, has taught us absolutely wrinkles anroothuinndg.thWee have still not learnt that viole

32、nce never solves a problem but makes it more acute. Theeyes and a subtle drop in the eye cover fold so that the skin above the eye moves down slightlysheer horror, the bloodshed, and the suffering mean nothing. No solution ever comes to lightthetoward the eye ball, can lead to pleasant feelings.morn

33、ing after when we dismally contemplate the smoking ruins and wonder what hit us.Ekman s observation may be relevant to the British expression“ keep a stiff upper lipThe” trualsy arereasonable men who know where the solutions lie are finding it harder and herder tocommendation for handling stress. It

34、 might be that a “ stiff lip” suppresses emotional response-asget a hearing. They are despised, mistrusted and even persecuted by their own kind becausetheylong as the lip is not quivering with fear or tension. But when the emotion that leads to stiffening theadvocate such apparently outrageous thin

35、gs as law enforcement. If half the energy that goesintolip is more intense, and involves strong muscle tension, facial feedback may heighten emotional violent acts were put to good use, if our efforts were directed at cleaning up the slums and ghettos, atimproving living-standards and providing educ

36、ation and employment for all, we would have gone a long way to arriving at a solution. Our strength is sapped by having to mop up the mess that violence leaves in its wake. In a well-directed effort, it would not be impossible to fulfill the ideals of a stablePop stars today enjoy a style of living

37、which was once the prerogative only of Royalty.Wherever they go, people turn out in their thousands to greet them. The crowds go wild trying to catch a brief glimpse of their smiling, colorfully dressed idols. The stars are transported in theirsocial program. The benefits that can be derived from co

38、nstructive solutions are everywhere apparentchauffeur driven Rolls-Royces, private helicopters or executive airplanes. They are surrounded by ain the world around us. Genuine and lasting solutions are always possible, providing we work within the framework of the law.permanent entourage of managers,

39、 press agents and bodyguards. Photographs of them appear regularly in the press and all their comings and goings are reported, for, like Royalty, pop stars areBefore we can even begin to contemplate peaceful co-existence between the races, we mustnews. If they enjoy many of the privileges of Royalty

40、, they certainly share many of theappreciate each other s problems. And to do this, we mnusatbleoaurt them: it is a simple exercise ininconveniences as well. It is dangerous for them to make unscheduled appearances in public. Theycommunication, in exchanging information.“ Talk, talk, talk, ” the adv

41、ocates of violence saym, ust be const“antalyll syohiuelded from the adoring crowds which idolize them. They are no longer privateever do is talk, and we are none the wiser. I”t rasther like the story of the famous barrister whoindividuals, but public property. The financial rewards they receive for

42、this sacrifice cannot becalculated, for their rates of pay are astronomical.the barriAstnedrrewphliyedn, ot? Society has always rewarded its top entertainers lavishly. The great days of Hollywood have become legendary: famous stars enjoyed fame, wealth and adulation on an unprecedented scale. By tod

43、ay sstandards, the excesses of Hollywood do not seem quite so spectacular. A single gramophone record nowadays may earn much more in royalties than the films of the past ever did. The competition for the title Top of the Pops areistrfuielyrce, but the rewardscolossal.It is only right that the stars

44、should be paid in this way. Don t the top men in industry earn enormous salaries for the services they perform to their companies and their countries? Pop stars earn vast sums in foreign currency often more than large industrial concerns and the taxman can onlybe grateful fro their massive annual co

45、ntributions to the exchequer. So who would begrudge them their rewards?It s all very well for people in humdrum jobs to moan about the successes and rewards of others. People who make envious remarks should remember that the most famous stars represent only the tip of the iceberg. For every famous s

46、tar, there are hundreds of others struggling to earn a living. A man working in a steady job and looking forward to a pension at the end of it has no right to expect very high rewards. He has chosen security and peace of mind, so there will always be a limit to what he can earn. But a man who attemp

47、ts to become a star is taking enormous risks. He knows at the outset that only a handful of competitors ever get to the very top. He knows that years of concentrated effort may be rewarded with complete failure. But he knows, too, that the rewards for success are very high indeed: they are the recom

48、pense for the huge risks involved and if he achieves them, he has certainly earned them. That s the eesosfepnricvate enterprise.21. The sentence Pop stars style of living was once the prerogative only of Royalty means A. their life was as luxurious as that of royalty.B. They enjoy what once only bel

49、onged to the royalty.C. They are rather rich.D. Their way of living was the same as that of the royalty.22. What is the author s attitude toward top stars high income?A. Approval.B. Disapproval.C. Ironical.D. Critical.painstakingly explained his case to the judge. After listening to a lengthy argume

50、nt the judge complained that after all this talk, he was none the wiser.“ Possible, my lord,“ none the wiser, but surely far better informed.” Kneosswalerydgpereirsetqhueisniteecto wisdom:the knowledge that violence creates the evils it pretends to solve.16. What is the best title for this passage?A

51、. Advocating Violence.B. Violence Can Do Nothing to Diminish Race Prejudice.C. Important People on Both Sides See Violence As a Legitimate Solution.D. The Instincts of Human Race Are Thirsty for Violence.17. Recorded history has taught usA. violence never solves anything.B. nothing.C. the bloodshed

52、means nothing.D. everything.18. It can be inferred that truly reasonable menA. can t get a hearing.B. are looked down upon.C. are persecuted.D. Have difficulty in advocating law enforcement.19. “ He was none the wiser ” meansA. he was not at all wise in listening.B. He was not at all wiser than noth

53、ing before.C. He gains nothing after listening.D. He makes no sense of the argument.20. According the author the best way to solve race prejudice isA. law enforcement.B. knowledge.C. nonviolence.D. Mopping up the violent mess.TEXT C23. It can be inferred from the passageA. there exists fierce compet

54、ition in climbing to the top.deB. People are blind in idolizing stars.C. Successful Pop stars give great entertainment.D. The tax they have paid are great.24. What can we learn from the passage?A. Successful man should get high-income repayment.B. Pop stars made great contribution to a country.C. Po

55、p stars can enjoy the life of royalty.D. Successful men represent the tip of the iceberg.25. Which paragraph covers the main idea?A. The first.B. The second.C. The third.D. The fourth.TEXT DWe had been wanting to expand our children hosrizons by taking them to a place that wasunlike anything we d be

56、en exposed to during our travels in Europe and the United States. In thinking about what was possible from Geneva, where we are based, we decided on a trip to Istanbul, a two-hour plane ride from Zurich.We envisioned the trip as a prelude to more exotic ones, perhaps to New Delhi or Bangkok later th

57、is year, but thought our 11- and 13-year-olds needed a first step away from manicured boulevards and pristine monuments.What we didn fot resee was the reaction of friends, who warned that we were putting our children “ indanger, ” referring vaguely, and most incorrectly, to disease, terrorism or jus

58、t the unknown. To help us get acquainted with the peculiarities of Istanbul and to give our children a chance to choose what they were particularly interested in seeing, we bought an excellent guidebook of something for the price of one. They also learned to figure out the relative value of the Turkish lira, not a small matter with its many zeros.Being exposed to Islam was an important part of our trip. Visiting the mosques, especially the enormous Blue