新概念二冊 73-96課測試(含答案)

1、.新概念二冊四期 期中測驗姓名：_ 一， 選詞填空（每題1分，共20分）1， I must _（肯定的） get that fellow posted. 2， It is not long before they are so accustomed to pick up _ (重物) from the floor of the pool.3， Experiments have proved that children can be i_ in swimming at a very early age.4， By the end of October 1886, the statue had b

2、een put together again and it was officially _ (贈送) to the American people by Bartholdi.5， So do I, answered the policeman in the same _(語氣，腔調).6， He said that someone might by _ (偵察) on the station and the pilot was ordered to keep track of the strange object.7， As the oceans have been o_, fish has

3、 become more and more expensive.8， We had to q _ for hours to get in.9， Six men had been t _ in a mine for seventeen hours.10， My employer will _ (確認) that I was there on time.11， As the man tried to _(轉向) the speedboat round, the steering wheel came away in his hands.12， I have just received a lett

4、er from my old school, _ (通知) me that my former headmaster will be retiring next week.13， After he has retired, he will d _ himself to gardening.14， Busman have decided to go on _(罷工) next week.15， This will _ (減輕) pressure on the trains to some extent.16， The prisoner knocked him to the ground with

5、 a _(猛烈的) blow.17， He _(前進) boldly up and down in front of the camp.18， A great many goods were sent to the exhibition from _ (各種各樣的) parts of the world.19， We were c_ to find out what had happened.20， I lit a cigarette to c_ my nerves.二， 單項選擇：（每題1分，共15分）21， _ is known to the world, Chinas Liu Xiang

6、 became the first Asian in history to win the mens 110m hurdles at the Olympic Games.A. That B. Which C. As D. It22，Living in the Central American desert has its problems, _ obtaining water is not the least.A. of which B. for what C. as D. whose23，I dont know the reason _ you were absent from the me

7、eting, but I am sure that someone will tell me the reason _ you havent told me.A. why; that B. that; why C. because; which D. of which; that24，When she came back from abroad, Lucy told us about the cities and the people _ she had visited.A. that B. who C. where D. which25. - Would you like a cigaret

8、te?- No. Its several years _ I gave up smoking.A. after B. since C. when D. before26. My favorite room is the tidy study with a fireplace, _ we can watch TV and enjoy the nice scenery outside.A. where B. when C. that D. which27. It is an interesting story and one cant put it down _ one has finished

9、reading it.A. after B. when C. unless D. until28. - Will you go to Marys birthday party?- No. _ invited, I cant go. Ill be too busy then.A. If B. Unless C. Even if D. When29. It was an unforgettable moment for all the citizens this year, _ in 20 years Chinas womens volleyball team won the Olympic go

10、ld medal again.A. that B. which C. when D. while30. - Do you know _ Mr. Blacks address is?- He may live at No. 18 or No. 19 of Bridge Street.A. which B. where C. what D. that31. When you answer questions in a job interview, please remember the golden rule: Always give the monkey exactly _ he wants.A

11、. what B. which C. when D. that32. Ill see you after the show and give you 20 for the tickets, or _ much they cost.A. whatever B. whether C. no matter D. however33. The treatment will continue until the patient reaches the point _ he can walk correctly and safely.A. when B. where C. which D. how34.

12、Many policemen on duty will not be able to spare one minute to watch the football match, _ they might only be meters away from the action.A. because B. although C. if D. where35. After five hours drive, they reached _ they thought was the place theyd been dreaming of.A. that B. where C. which D. wha

13、t三，完形填空（每題1分，共30分）One of the easiest things in the world is to become a fault-finder. However, life can be 36 when you are not busy finding fault with it.Several years ago I 37 a letter from seventeen-year-old Kerry, who described herself as a world-class fault-finder, almost always 38 by things. Pe

14、ople were always doing things that annoyed her, and 39 was ever good enough. She was highly self-critical and also found fault with her friends. She became a really 40 person.Unfortunately, it took a horrible accident to change her 41. Her best friend was seriously hurt in a car crash. What made it

15、almost 42 to deal with was that the day before the 43, Kerry had visited her friend and had spent the whole time criticizing her 44 of boyfriends, the way she was living, the way she related to her mother, and various other things she felt she needed to 45 It wasnt until her friend was badly hurt th

16、at Kerry became 46 her habit of finding fault. Very quickly, she learned to appreciate life rather than to 47 everything so harshly ( 刻薄) . She was able to transfer her new wisdom to other parts of her 48 as well.Perhaps most of us arent as extreme at fault-finding, 49 when were honest, we can be sh

17、arply 50 of the world. Im not suggesting you 51 problems, or that you pretend things are 52 than they are, but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are 53 most of the time, and especially when its not a really big 54.Train yourself to bite your tongue, and with a little 55, youll get

18、really good at letting things go. And when you do, youll get back your enthusiasm and love for life.36.A.lonelyB.greatC.quietD.uneasy37.A.receivedB.answeredC.expectedD.rejected38.A.threatenedB.interruptedC.botheredI).spoiled39.A.anythingB.everythingC.somethingD.nothing40.A.caringB.boringC.interestin

19、gD.surprising41.A.attitudeB.planC.measureD.explanation42.A.urgentB.unnecessaryC.certainD.impossible43.A.occasionB.eventC.accidentD.adventure44.A.memoryB.noticeC.evidenceD.choice45.A.hearB.contributeC.expressD.admit46.A.aware ofB.afraid ofC.curious aboutD.confused about47.A.discussB.realizeC.judgeD.s

20、ettle48.A.familyB.lifeC.careerD.education49.A.soB.orC.butD.for50.A.proudB.sureC.hopefulD.critical51.A.faceB.createC.solveD.ignore52.A.rarerB.betterC.strangerD.worse53.A.at leastB.at lastC.by farD.so far54.A.taskB.dealC.resultD.duty55.A.practiceB.speechC.restDpity四 閱讀理解(共13小題；每小題2分，滿分26分)AFood festiv

21、als around the worldStilton Cheese RollingMay Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include checsc rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four,dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes , roll a complete

22、 cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors lane. Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones

23、). All the competitors arc served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.Fiery Foods FestivalThe Hottest Festival on EarthEvery year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Caribbean and Chin

24、a, but they all share a common addictionfood that is not just spicy ,but hot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Eood and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three clays every March. You might like to try a chocolate-covered haba

25、nero pepperofficially the hottest pepper in the worldor any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one things for sureif you dont like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isnt for you!La TomatinaThe Worlds Biggest Food FightOn the last Wednesday of every August, the Spanis

26、h town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatinathe worlds largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the weeks events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoesofficial fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crow

27、d.The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends againand for a much-needed wash!56. In the Stilton cheese rolling competi

28、tion, competitors on each team must.A.wear various formal clothesB.roll a wooden cheese in their own laneC.kick or throw their cheeseD. use a real cheese weighing about four kilos57.Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?A. In New Mexico. B. In the Caribbean. C. In Australia.D. In China.58.Th

29、e celebration of La Tomatina lasts.A. three days B. seven days C. less than three days D. more than seven days59.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.B. More than 10,000 Chinese take part in the Fie

30、ry Food and BBQ Festival.C. Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.D. An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.BPapa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So

31、, the world became his school. With great interest, he read everything he could lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. Theres so much to learn, hed say. Though were born stupid, only the stupid remain that way. He was determined that none

32、of his children would be denied (拒絕) an education.Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was crazy, it would never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would tal

33、k about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.Then came the momentthe time to share the days new learning.Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glas

34、s of red wine, ready to listen.Felice, hed say, tell me what you learned today. I learned that the population of Nepal is . Silence.Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation of the world would depend upon it. The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well . . . . hed say. Get the map; lets see

35、where Nepal is. And the whole familywent on a search for Nepal.This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our fami

36、ly, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one anothers education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.Later during my training as a futur

37、e teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all alongthe value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. Not a single day has been wasted, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal might prove usef

38、ul.60.What do we know from the first paragraph?A.The authors father was born in a workers family.B.Those born stupid could not change their life.C.The town elders wanted to learn about the world.D.The poor could hardly afford school education.61.The underlined word it in the second paragraph refers

39、to A. one new thingB. a requestC. the newsD. some comment62.It can be learned from the passage that the author.A.enjoyed talking about newsB.knew very well about NepalC.felt regret about those wasted daysD . appreciated his fathers educational technique63.What is the greatest value of dinner time to

40、 the author?A. Continual learning.B. Showing talents.C. Family get-together.D. Winning Papas approval.64.The authors father can be best described as.A.an educator expert at training future teachersB.a parent insistent on his childrens educationC.a participant willing to share his knowledgeD.a teache

41、r strict about everything his students didDLife can be so wonderful, full of adventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desiresthat little something more we want for ourselves and our loved one

42、s. Yet knowing we can have more can also create a problem, because when we go to change the way we do things, up come the old patterns and pitfalls that stopped us from seeking what we wanted in the first place.This tension between what we feel we can have and what were seemingly able to have is the

43、 niggling (煩人的) suffering, the anxiety we feel. This is where we usually think its easier to just give up. But were never meant to let go of the part of us that knows we can have more. The intelligence behind that knowing is usthe real us. Its the part that believes in life and its possibilities. If

44、 you drop that, you begin to feel a little dead inside because youre dropping you.So, if we have this capability but somehow life seems to keep us stuck, how do we break these patterns? Decide on a new course and make one decision at a time. This is good advice for a new adventure or just getting th

45、rough todays challenges.While, deep down, we know we can do it, our mindor the minds of those close to ususually says we cant. That isnt a reason to stop, its just the mind, that little man or woman on your shoulder, trying to talk you out of something again. It has done it many times before. Its al

46、l about starting simple and doing it now.Decide and act before overthinking. When you do this you may feel a little, or large, release from the jail of your mind and youll be on your way.65.It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that we should.A.slow down and live a simple lifeB.be careful

47、 when we choose to changeC.stick to our dreams under any circumstancesD.be content with what we already have66.What is the key to breaking the old patterns?A. To focus on every detail.B. To decide and take immediate action.C. To listen to those close to us. D. To think twice before we act.66.Which of the following best explains the underlined part in the last paragraph?A. Escape from your punishment.B. Realization of your dreams.C. Freedom from your tension. D. Reduction of your expectations.67.What does the author intend to t