超星爾雅學(xué)習(xí)通《高級(jí)英語(yǔ)寫(xiě)作》章節(jié)測(cè)試答案

1、超星爾雅學(xué)習(xí)通高級(jí)英語(yǔ)寫(xiě)作章節(jié)測(cè)試答案 超星爾雅學(xué)習(xí)通高級(jí)英語(yǔ)寫(xiě)作章節(jié)測(cè)試答案第一章節(jié)測(cè)驗(yàn)1.Baseball was invented as an urban game in order for owners to make money, players to become arrogant, and spectators to drink overpriced beer. The tone of the sentence is _. 答案：humorousA、objectiveB、nostalgicC、humorousD、bitter2.The Puritans came to the n

2、ew land for religious freedom, yet they allowed little freedom to their followers. Anne Hutchinson was banished from the colony for preaching that salvation can come through good works. The tone of the sentence is _. 答案：ironicA、ironicB、sentimentalC、optimisticD、friendly3.When I study now, Im in a lab

3、 with 50 noisy computers. What happened to the quiet chair in a corner with a table for your books, papers, and pencils? The tone of the sentence is _. 答案：nostalgicA、objectiveB、nostalgicC、bitterD、critical4.If given the funding, scientists could trace most aggressive behavior of crime and violence to

4、 either too much testosterone or low blood sugar. The tone of the sentence is _. 答案：objectiveA、objectiveB、sentimentalC、subjectiveD、joyful5.Editorials in newspapers are written mainly to _. 答案：argue a pointA、argue a pointB、entertain readersC、provide informationD、tell a story6.Samuel Slater opened a n

5、ew factory in Rhode Island in 1790 and employed seven boys and two girls between the ages of seven and twelve. The primary purpose of this sentence is to _. 答案：inform readersA、persuade readersB、inform readersC、to entertain readersD、describe a place7.The CIA was engaged in (covert) activities in Sout

6、h America that were not made public. The word in the paranthesis means _. 答案：hiddenA、foreignB、dishonestC、dangerousD、hidden8.The meeting was brief, and the message was (concise) and to the point. The word in the paranthesis means _. 答案：shortA、laboriousB、lengthyC、shortD、important9.If we have to have a

7、 pet around the house, get one that is (docile) and easy to manage. The word in the paranthesis means_. 答案：gentleA、gentleB、shortC、sickD、young10.He talked so loudly that it became the (dominant) characteristic of his personality, the one you remembered. The word in the paranthesis means _. 答案：outstan

8、dingA、outstandingB、laudableC、negativeD、diminished11.The student was accused of (plagiarism) because the term paper contained the exact words of an author without giving a reference. The word in the paranthesis means_. 答案：stealing wordsA、stealing wordsB、false handwritingC、counterfeitingD、sin12.Much o

9、f our lives, in fact, is spent filling out surveys, taking tests, and being interviewed. This statement is a fact.13.Alder, too, believed that early childhood experiences shaped the human personality, but he emphasized the social nature of the childs urges. This statement is an opinion.14.When you u

10、se annotations to clarify, you can underline key statements, number supporting arguments, define unusual words, and paraphrasing difficult passages.15.In the margin of a book you explicitly state the ideas only indirectly suggested by the text. This is annotation to evaluate.16.If the meaning of wor

11、ds or structure is unclear, a well-placed question mark will remind you of what is puzzling.17.Feel free to express your bold or unusual opinions with any type of phrase, mark, or sign that conveys your attitude. In this case, you are using the annotations to evaluate.18.Through annotations to clari

12、fy, you may recognize your reactions and express them in writing.19.A reading journal is a diary of your thought processes.20.The reading journal provides the space for more extended ideas-and particularly for ideas not tied to a particular passage of the original.21.You should avoid shifting the to

13、pic, contradicting yourself, or losing sense in your journal.22.Like any type of writing, your reading journal needs to be convincing.23.Unlike marginal comments, what you write in the journal is often decided by your teacher.24.One technique for developing the habit of keeping a journal is freewrit

14、ing.25.Outlining is a form of note-taking that gives a quick display of key issues and essential supporting details.26.The outline forces you to sort out significant details and decide on levels of importance.27.When taking notes in outline form, record as many details as you can.28.Always remember

15、you are outlining to save time for later study and review.第二章節(jié)測(cè)驗(yàn)1.Which of the following sentences makes the best main idea?答案：BA、Walking for twenty minutes a day three times a week strengthens the heart.B、Swimming utilizes all the muscles of the body and improves lung capacity.C、Exercise is importa

16、nt.D、Exercise can contribute to a healthier heart and stronger lungs.2.Which of the following sentences makes the best main idea?答案：DA、As a college student there are many appealing courses of study from which to choose.B、Computer science programs are increasingly popular.C、Child care and teaching ap

17、peal to a large number of students.D、Many high school students attend college.3.Which of the following sentences makes the best main idea?答案：For many of us, our relationship with our parents is unquestionably our greatest cause of stress.A、Some of us suffer great stress over our relationships.B、Much

18、 of our adult lives is spent trying to come to terms with one of our parents.C、Many people seek therapy to cope with parental relationships.D、For many of us, our relationship with our parents is unquestionably our greatest cause of stress.4.People are increasingly concerned about food safety, and ma

19、tters such as food-borne illnesses, environmental contaminations, natural toxicants in foods, pesticides, and food additives. Moving the food from the field to processors, stores, and onto your table requires a vast network. Public agencies monitor this huge network. Which of the following is the be

20、st topic for the passage?答案：food safetyA、food safetyB、public agenciesC、food-borne illnessesD、pesticides5.Health is a cultural concept that is defined differently in different cultures. The prevailing definition of health has evolved from the "absence of illness' to the broader term, wellnes

21、s, with its definition as "a life-style that emphasizes such health- promoting behaviors as eating a healthful diet, avoiding harmful substances, enjoying regular exercise, and cultivating self-esteem.' Which of the following is best topic for this passage?答案：definition of healthA、cultural

22、conceptsB、definition of healthC、cultivating self-esteemD、eating a healthful diet6.Sociolinguistics is concerned with the ethnography of speaking, that is, with cultural and subcultural patterns of speech variation in different social contexts. The sociolinguist might ask, for example, what kinds of

23、things one talks about in casual conversations with a stranger. A foreigner may know English vocabulary and grammar well but may not know that one typically chats with a stranger about the weather or where one comes from, and not about what one ate that day or how much money one earns. A foreigner m

24、ay be familiar with much of the culture of a North American city, but if that person divulges the real state of his or her health and feelings to the first person who says, "How are you?' he or she has much to learn about "small talk' in North American English. Similarly, North Ame

25、ricans tend to get confused in societies where greetings are quite different from ours. People in some other societies may ask a greeting, "Where are you going?' or "What are you cooking?' Some Americans may think such questions are rude; others may try to answer in excruciating de

26、tail, not realizing that only vague answers are expected, just as we dont really expect a detailed answer when we ask people "How are you?' Judith Resnick & Lanny Lester, Text & Thought, pp. 194-195Which of the following is the best summary for this passage?答案：Sociolinguists are int

27、erested in how speech is used in different cultures and different social contexts, such as in making small talk and greeting people.A、A foreigner may be familiar with the English language but not with the appropriate topics for making small talk.B、North Americans may not respond appropriately to gre

28、etings in other societies.C、Conversation differs around the world.D、Sociolinguists are interested in how speech is used in different cultures and different social contexts, such as in making small talk and greeting people.7.Paraphrase Nine out of ten doctors responding to a survey said they recommen

29、d our product to their patients if they recommend anything. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the original sentence?答案：If they recommend anything, nine out of ten doctors responding to a survey recommend the product.A、Nine out of ten doctors recommend the product.B、Of the doctors w

30、ho responded to a survey, nine out of ten doctors recommend the product.C、If they recommend anything, nine out of ten doctors responding to a survey recommend the product.D、Most doctors recommend the product.8.Paraphrase This organization may succeed marvelously at what it wants to do, but what it w

31、ants to do may not be all that important. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the original sentence?答案：Although the organization may reach its goals, the goals might not be important.A、Although the organization may reach its goals, the goals might not be important.B、The organization

32、is marvelous.C、What the organization wants is marvelous.D、The organization does not have a clear goal.9.Paraphrase This book contains a totally new outlook that combines the wisdom of the past with scientific knowledge to solve the problems of the present. Which of the following best explains the me

33、aning of the original sentence?答案：In this book, current knowledge and past wisdom are combined to solve current problems.A、Problems of the past and present are solved in this book.B、In this book, current knowledge and past wisdom are combined to solve current problems.C、Only by using knowledge of th

34、e past and present can we solve problems.D、None of todays problems can be solved without scientific knowledge.10.Paraphrase It would be difficult to overpraise this book. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the original sentence?答案：This book deserves much praise.A、This is a difficult

35、 book.B、It is difficult not to overpraise this book.C、This book deserves much praise.D、It is difficult to praise this book.11.Paraphrase When there is an absence of reliable information about drugs, the risks involved in using them are greatly increased. Which of the following best explains the mean

36、ing of the original sentence?答案：Using drugs is more dangerous when we dont know what effects and danger are involved.A、There is no reliable information about drugs.B、There are no risks involved in using drugs if we have reliable information about them.C、The risks involved in using drugs have increas

37、ed.D、Using drugs is more dangerous when we dont know what effects and danger are involved.第三章節(jié)測(cè)驗(yàn)1.In their article, "Three Issues in AIDS Research' in Current Social Issues, Leon Cheung and Marlene Johnson write, "Now that we have ' The method of the in-text citation used here is_.

38、 答案：quotingA、summarizingB、paraphrasingC、quotingD、illustrating2.According to one scholar, Weinstein, Disneyland's success is due to its ability to reflect and reinforce America's most important beliefs, values, ideals, and symbols (151). The number put in the parenthesis at the end of the sen

39、tence refers to _. 答案：the page numberA、the paragraph numberB、the page numberC、the section numberD、the volume number3.The student is quoting from page 79 of the following source: Marshall, Eliot. Legalization: A Debate. New York: Chelsea, 1988. There are two works by Marshall in the list of works cit

40、ed. Which of the following is correct?答案：Marshall explains that marijuana can be dangerous for people with heart conditions because its use "can dramatically increase heart rate and blood pressure' (Legalization 79).A、Marshall explains that marijuana can be dangerous for people with heart c

41、onditions because its use "can dramatically increase heart rate and blood pressure' (Legalization 79).B、Marshall explains that marijuana can be dangerous for people with heart conditions because its use "can dramatically increase heart rate and blood pressure' (79).C、Marshall expla

42、ins that marijuana can be dangerous for people with heart conditions because its use "can dramatically increase heart rate and blood pressure' (Marshall 79).D、Marshall explains that marijuana can be dangerous for people with heart conditions because its use "can dramatically increase h

43、eart rate and blood pressure' (Marshall, 79).4.The student is quoting Rabbi Isaac P. Fried from page 38 of the following newspaper article: Treaster, Joseph B. "Healing Herb or Narcotic? Marijuana as Medication.' New York Times 14 Nov. 1993: 38+. Which of the following is correct?答案：&qu

44、ot;I consider this alleviating acute pain and nausea a need that has to be filled,' says Rabbi Isaac P. Fried of New York of his administration of marijuana to suffering patients. "Should I buckle under the fear of an archaic law that doesn't deal with the present needs of the 1990'

45、s?' (qtd. in Treaster 38).A、"I consider this alleviating acute pain and nausea a need that has to be filled,' says Rabbi Isaac P. Fried of New York of his administration of marijuana to suffering patients. "Should I buckle under the fear of an archaic law that doesn't deal with

46、 the present needs of the 1990's?' (Treaster 38).B、"I consider this alleviating acute pain and nausea a need that has to be filled,' says Rabbi Isaac P. Fried of New York of his administration of marijuana to suffering patients. "Should I buckle under the fear of an archaic law

47、 that doesn't deal with the present needs of the 1990's?' (qtd. in Treaster 38).C、"I consider this alleviating acute pain and nausea a need that has to be filled,' says Rabbi Isaac P. Fried of New York of his administration of marijuana to suffering patients. "Should I buck

48、le under the fear of an archaic law that doesn't deal with the present needs of the 1990's?' (qtd. in Isaac 38).D、"I consider this alleviating acute pain and nausea a need that has to be filled,' says Rabbi Isaac P. Fried of New York of his administration of marijuana to sufferi

49、ng patients. "Should I buckle under the fear of an archaic law that doesn't deal with the present needs of the 1990's?' (Isaac 38).5.The student is quoting from page 623 of the following essay: Bangs, Lester. "Where Were You When Elvis Died?' Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay.

50、Ed. William McKeen. New York: Norton, 2000. 623-27. The paper includes another work by Bangs. Which of the following is correct?答案：Bangs argues that he sees Elvis Presley not "as a tragic figure . . . but more like the Pentagon, a giant armored institution nobody knows anything about except tha

51、t its power is legendary' ("Where Were You' 623).A、Bangs argues that he sees Elvis Presley not "as a tragic figure . . . but more like the Pentagon, a giant armored institution nobody knows anything about except that its power is legendary' (623).B、Bangs argues that he sees Elv

52、is Presley not "as a tragic figure . . . but more like the Pentagon, a giant armored institution nobody knows anything about except that its power is legendary' ("Where Were You' 623).C、Bangs argues that he sees Elvis Presley not "as a tragic figure . . . but more like the Pen

53、tagon, a giant armored institution nobody knows anything about except that its power is legendary' (Lester 623).D、Bangs argues that he sees Elvis Presley not "as a tragic figure . . . but more like the Pentagon, a giant armored institution nobody knows anything about except that its power i

54、s legendary' (Bangs 623).6.You must give _ each time when you directly refer to the work of another writer in your writing.答案：full documentationA、full documentationB、the authors nameC、the title of the workD、the date of publication7.Bettelheim, Bruno.( The Uses of Enchantment.) New York: Knopf, 1

55、976. In this documentation, what does the part in the paranthesis refers to?答案：A book.A、An article.B、A magazine.C、A book.D、A newspaper.8.The student has quoted from page 580 of The American Promise: A History of the United States, 2nd compact edition, written by James L. Roark, Michael P. Johnson, P

56、atricia Cline Cohen, Sarah Stage, Alan Lawson, and Susan M. Hartmann and published in 2003 by Bedford/St. Martins in Boston. Which of the following is correct?答案：Roark, James L., et al. The American Promise: A History of the United States. 2nd compact ed. Boston: Bedford, 2003.A、Roark, James L. The

57、American Promise: A History of the United States. 2nd compact ed. Boston: Bedford, 2003.B、Roark, James L., et al. The American Promise: A History of the United States. 2nd compact ed. Boston: Bedford, 2003.C、Roark, James L. The American Promise: A History of the United States. Boston: Bedford, 2003.

58、D、Roark, James L., et al. The American Promise: A History of the United States. Boston: Bedford, 2003.9.You use some ideas from an article from your schools newspaper in your essay. This is an act of plagiarism.10.You have a difficult essay to write, but you have no way of expressing your ideas without using exactly the same words from the original source. This is NOT an act of plagiarism.11.You use some words from a newspaper artic